Broccoli Bread Filling

Dee514's Note:

Broccoli bread is one of those "wing it" recipes I frequently make as an appetizer, or for picnics, etc., I use the same bread dough measurements and instructions that I use for my sausage bread (# 23872). The measurements for this broccoli filling are approximate. I do have a very good (imho) complete broccoli bread recipe posted (its # 42332), but my family prefers this filling.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 Loaf

• 1 bunch broccoli
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil (more if needed)
• 2 -4 cloves garlic , sliced or chopped
• salt
• pepper
• ¼-½ cup dry white wine (chardonnay)
• ½ chopped onion , saute it with the garlic (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash broccoli and drain well.
2. Trim the broccoli (remove tough leaves) cut off stems.
3. Peel stems and chop into small pieces.
4. Cut head into small florets, set aside.
5. Place oil and onions (if using) into a frying pan, and saute until clear.
6. Add garlic, and cook about 1 minute more (do not let it brown).
7. Add broccoli stems, salt& pepper and cook about 2 minutes.
8. Add wine, cover pan and cook over very low heat for about 5 minutes.
9. Add florets and cook a few minutes more, or until all is tender (stir gently so florets don't break).
10. Drain excess liquid from broccoli and allow to cool.
11. Place on dough (as in sausage bread recipe# 23872) and roll up.
12. You may use smaller pieces of dough (say 4 x 6 inches) to make rolls instead of a loaf.