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                          Tomato Olive Spirals

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      16 oz pkg     hot roll mix
    1/2  cup           oil packed dried tomatoes
  1      8 oz pkg      cream cheese -- softened
  1      3 oz pkg      cream cheese -- softened
    1/2  cup           ripe olives, pitted -- finely chopped
    1/4  cup           green onion -- chopped
  1                    egg yolk -- slightly beaten
  1      teaspoon      cracked black pepper
    1/2  teaspoon      dried oregano or thyme -- crushed
  1                    egg -- slightly beaten
  1      tablespoon    water

Prepare hot roll mix according to the package directions.  After kneading the
dough, divide it into thirds.  Cover the dough loosely and let rest for 5
minutes.

Meanwhile, for the filing, drain the tomatoes, reserving the oil.  Chop the
tomatoes.  In a medium mixing bowl combine the chopped tomatoes, cream
cheese, olives, green onions, egg yolk, pepper and oregano or thyme.  If
necessary, stir in enough of the reserved tomato oil (about 1 tablespoon) to
make a filling of spreading consistency.

On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of the dough to a 14" x 11"
rectangle.  Spread a third of the filling on each rectangle to within 1/2" of
the edges.  (The filling amount will seem generous.)  Roll up each rectangle
tightly from a long side.  Seat seams.  Place, seam side down, on a greased
large baking sheet.  Cover and let rise until nearly double, about 30 to 40
minutes.

Slash the loaf tops with 3 or 4 diagonal cuts, about 1/4" deep.  Combine egg
and water, brush onto loaves.  Bake in a 375 degreen oven about 25 minutes or
until tops are golden.  Cool on a wire rack.  Serve warm or at room
temperature.  Slice to serve.  Makes 72 spirals.

To make ahead:  Wrap the baked and cooled loaves individually in heavy foil
and freeze.  To reheat, bake each foil wrapped roll in a 300 degree oven
about 30 minutes or until heated through.  (Does not say whether to thaw out
loaves or to put them in frozen!)

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