Feast in a Loaf

Feast in a Loaf

Bread Dough:

1/2 C. milk

1/4 C. honey

1 t. salt

3 T. butter

1 1/2 C. warm water

1 package active dry yeast

6 C. flour

Scald milk, stir in honey, salt and butter. Cool to lukewarm. Measure water into a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast over it. Add the milk mixture and 3 C. of the flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough additional flour to make a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured board and knead until smooth. Place dough in a covered bowl and refrigerate for 2 – 24 hours.

Divide dough in half. Roll one half into a 20 inch circle. Place the dough in a well greased 10 inch springform pan, with 2 inches of the dough overhanging the side of the pan.

Filling:

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 lb. ground pork

1 t. oregano

1/2 t. garlic powder

1 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1/4 t. marjoram

1/2 t. paprika

Brown meats in a skillet. Drain grease. Add spices and cool completely.

To assemble:

Place meat filling inside the crust.

Add 4 potatoes that have been boiled in water until cooked and drained well.

1 lb. of mushrooms that have beef fried in 2 T. butter. Cool.

2 sliced onions that have beef fried in 2 T. butter until tender and cooled.

1/2 lb. mild grated cheddar cheese

Roll out 2/3 of the second piece of dough into a 12 inch circle. cover the loaf and crimp edges tightly shut. Decorate the top with the remaining dough. Brush the top with 1 beaten egg. Poke a hole through for a vent.

Bake at 400°F. for 30 minutes until crust is browned. Remove from oven and let set 5 minutes. Remove collar from springform pan.

Serve hot or cold.