PIZZA LOAF


ingredients

1 1lb. loaf frozen bread dough (thawed)
1 lb. hamburger
1/4 c. sliced mushrooms
1 medium chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

preparation

Let bread dough rise. Prepare filling: Cook meat with onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper in large skillet. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, paprika, oregano and garlic salt. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. punch down dough. Press out onto a 15 x 12 greased cookie sheet. Spoon meat filling down center third of dough. Sprinkle cheeses on filling. Make diagonal cuts in dough, 1 1/2 inches apart down each side, to within 1/2 inch of filling. Criss cross srtips over filling, pressing down and sealing with a drop of water. Brush top of loaf with melted butter. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut in thick slices to serve. Serves 6.