Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • Pizza sauce, optional

Method

  • Roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add the spinach, cheeses, garlic, fennel seed, oregano and salt.
  • Spread beef mixture lengthwise down the center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center.
  • Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Brush with egg white. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce if desired.