For Dough:
1 Tbsp shortening
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp salt
1 cup hot boiling water
1 cup cold water
1/3 cup lukewarm water
1 Tbsp yeast
4 - 5 cups flour
For Filling:
3 cooked chicken breasts cut into pieces
Newman’s Own® Alfredo Sauce
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
Topping:
1 egg whisked until frothy
Italian Herb Seasoning
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Fill a Pyrex measuring cup with 1 cup hot water from the tap, then place it in the microwave and heat it for 2 minutes. This will get it near boiling.
- In a separate cup dissolve the yeast in 1/3 cup warm water. It doesn't need to start to bubbling up, just dissolve.
- In your stand mixer (or large mixing bowl) mash the sugar, salt and shortening together with a fork. You want it to be well incorporated.
- Pour the hot water over the shortening mixture. Then pour the cold water over it. Finally, pour the yeast/water mixture in. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, while mixing. You know you have enough flour when the dough scrapes the sides of the bowl clean. Don't let it be too sticky.
- Once the flour is incorporated, let it mix for about 8 minutes. The dough should have a nice elasticity to it. Separate the dough into 6 equal parts and let rest for 5 minutes on a sprayed cookie sheet.
- Spread each piece of dough out into a rectangle and spoon about 4 Tbsp of Alfredo Sauce over the pieces, leaving a 1 inch border around the edges, uncovered.
- Layer some chicken and cheese over the sauce. Then, roll the sides of the dough up and over the filling. Press the edges under and place seam side down on a sprayed cookie sheet.
- Whisk the egg until frothy and then brush it over the top of the dough and grind the seasoning on top.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn the oven down to 350 and cook for 5 minutes more. Let the loaf sit for about 5 minutes, then serve!
By: Jamie Cooks it Up!
