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1 1/2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
1/4cupshredded Parmesan cheese
1/4cupmayonnaise
2clovesgarlicfinely minced
1/2teaspoondried basil
1/2teaspoondried oregano
TOPPING:
1tablespoonbuttermelted
1/4-1/2teaspoongarlic powder or 1 clove finely minced
1teaspoonminced fresh parsley
Instructions
Prepare dough through step 3. Then punch the dough down and place on a lightly floured or oiled work surface. Roll into a 15x11 inch rectangle. Place on a lightly greased large baking sheet.
In a medium sized bowl combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, garlic, basil and oregano. Spoon filling down the center of the rectangle leaving room on the ends to fold up.
With a sharp knife cut 1 inch strips down each side of the filling. Then fold each end over the filling before "braiding". To braid take one strip and cross it over the filling then take a strip from the other side and cross it over the filling. (there are a couple of photos and a clip you can watch for a visual below the recipe) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and set braid aside to rest for 5-10 minutes before baking.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl combine the topping ingredients and brush across the top of the braid. Allow the braid to cool for 5 minutes after baking before slicing it. I like to serve this with homemade pizza sauce.
Notes
Recipes for the pizza crust and pizza sauce can both be found on the Countryside Cravings website. TO MAKE AHEAD: Bake according to directions then let cool completely. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or wrap in plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 2 months. To serve: let thaw in the refrigerator overnight then warm it back up in the oven to remelt the cheese inside. ANOTHER MAKE AHEAD METHOD: Follow refrigerating or freezing instructions for the dough on the homemade pizza dough recipe. Then allow dough to come to room temperature before proceeding with three cheese braid instructions.