I got the sticky dough problem as did some of the other reviewers. I'm guessing the egg and water was just a bit too much for the dough to come together. Ended up adding a lot more flour but the dough just kept eating it all up and my loaf ended up sticking all the way till it was removed from the oven. I gotta have to agree that the bread didn't have much taste either. But all in all, this is an interesting recipe and I would definitely want to try it again once I learn how to control my bread dough properly and might use a different bread recipe instead.

Read the instructions. It might take longer than shown.

I made this for a group lunch that I volunteered to cater. I added some Romano cheese for extra flavor and served with marinara sauce on the side. Everyone loved this lunch because it is easy to eat and fun too.

Absolutely great! I added some garlic, basil and parsley to the dough and mushrooms to the filling. If you saute the onion, etc., make sure to drain well before spreading over dough.

I'm 14 and love to cook! My mother has buisness meetings at our house, I've made this more than once for them and everyone loved it. It is very easy to make, you can add onions and peppers if you want and be sure to try different meats and cheeses.

Wish I had read all the reviews. My dough was sticky and difficult to work with. I added extra flour early on because it was sticky, then needed to add a lot before "braiding." That why I gave it four stars. I'd give it five for taste, though. It turned out beautifully, though, and was a hit at the school picnic. I will try it again with different meats inside.

This is so surprisingly easy and the finished product looks beautiful. I used ham, turkey, baby swiss, and sauted 2 large shallots, 1 clove of garlic and 3 roasted red peppers in olive oil and spread that on the dough before I layered the meat and cheese. Be sure to brush the top with butter after it's done baking. AMAZING!

Very good. Added some cayenne pepper to the mustard + mayonnaise sauce.

This recipe is not only easy, but it was a pleaser. I was a little nervous about the bread considering I never used yeast before, but it turned out perfect!

This was absolutely terrific!! As a cook who hasn't quite got her bread-making down yet, this recipe came out beautifully for me, and my family was very impressed. I followed the directions exactly and made one ham, olive, pimento and cheese loaf, and one pepperoni and cheese loaf (which we dipped in pizza sauce). You could put any combination of your favorite meats, veggies, and cheeses inside, and it would still turn out delicious. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the great recipe!

I make this with roasted red peppers, ham, turkey, and cheese for the filling. It turns out great and makes a very nice presentation! I also made a "cinnamon roll" version with brown sugar, nuts, butter, etc for the filling. This is a definite keeper recipe that I will use often.

Instead of making it into 1 big loaf, I shaped them into mini buns, and filled them with different fillings like tomate paste and mozzarella, hot dogs, etc. Really easy to make. Thank you for posting.

This is a fantastic recipe! I will definitely have fun playing with the fillings. I want to try it with precooked meatballs and a little red sauce; or salami, provolone and muffuletta olive salad! The possiblities are endless. I followed other reviewers' advice and added Italian seasoning to the dough (and a little garlic powder)then brushed the top with butter and a little parmesan cheese. Mmmmm!! It smelled so good baking, and was beautiful! It was the perfect thing for a picnic but I had to cut it in half to fit it in my basket!lol Thanks Holly for a great recipe. I'll be making this again and again!

GREAT recipe! I put one tbs. italian seasoning in the dough and used just ham and mozzarella for the filling. I also added fresh ground pepper to the filling. For the top, I brushed with melted butter and sprinkled a combo of parmasean cheese, italian seasoning and kosher salt. It made the house smell wonderful, and the herbs made the bread so rich! The braid and toppings made this look like true artisan bread! I've also made this with chopped kalamata olives and parmasean cheese added to the dough. REALLY good recipe! Thanks!

Being an accomplished baker, I appreciate the ease in making this bread. It has a defined rib and I appreciate you sharing it. I used Bread Flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder to give the bread a proper swell. I also chose to stuff it with Colby, Jalapeno slices, and honey ham. Just before moving it into the brick oven, I placed grated cheddar on top of each side of the braid and melted 1 tablespoon of butter; brushing it onto the rib and braid. What resulted was a beautiful carmalization of the dough. Will use again.

took this dish to two different parties and was a hit