1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Thinly slice the tomatoes, lay out on paper towels and season with some salt and pepper. Cover with another layer of paper towels. Allow a few minutes to release some of the water.

3

Open and unroll pizza dough. Score dough in thirds. Cut 1 inch slices on right and left 1/3rd side of the dough.

4

Spread cheese spread in the middle 1/3rd of the dough.

5

Place sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese spread.

6

Then place mozzarella ball haves on the tomatoes.

7

Season with salt and pepper.
Place bruschetta on top of tomatoes and mozzarella.

8

Sprinkle with basil leaves. Take a strip of dough from one side and fold it over the middle mixture. Then take a strip from the other side and fold it over the middle. Continue down the dough, alternating sides until it is completely folded over.

9

Pinch the ends of the dough to keep the filling inside while it bakes.
Beat egg with a little water to make egg wash. Brush egg wash onto braid, sprinkle with a little salt.

10

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cut into desired sizes and serve.
Can be drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Thinly slice the tomatoes, lay out on paper towels and season with some salt and pepper. Cover with another layer of paper towels. Allow a few minutes to release some of the water.

3

Open and unroll pizza dough. Score dough in thirds. Cut 1 inch slices on right and left 1/3rd side of the dough.

4

Spread cheese spread in the middle 1/3rd of the dough.

5

Place sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese spread.

6

Then place mozzarella ball haves on the tomatoes.

7

Season with salt and pepper.
Place bruschetta on top of tomatoes and mozzarella.

8

Sprinkle with basil leaves. Take a strip of dough from one side and fold it over the middle mixture. Then take a strip from the other side and fold it over the middle. Continue down the dough, alternating sides until it is completely folded over.

9

Pinch the ends of the dough to keep the filling inside while it bakes.
Beat egg with a little water to make egg wash. Brush egg wash onto braid, sprinkle with a little salt.

10

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cut into desired sizes and serve.
Can be drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Caprese Braid