Song of the Week of 4/7/00 ~ " Your Kinda Love "
Recipe of the Week ~ " Your Kinda Loaf " II

This is another one of Patsy songs that was first presented as a Recipe of the Week just prior to the birth of that wonderful website Patsified! . Last time I presented a standard '50s style meat loaf, but this time around I present you with a loaf directly from the pages of Country Magazine, to honor the Queen of Country Music, Patsy Cline. Also, you don't have to be a great arranger to pull this one together! Hey, by the way, did y'all ever hear Patsy and fellow performers sing " Ruben, Ruben I've Been Thinking " ?

REUBEN LOAF

• 3 3/4 c All-purpose flour
• 1 pk Active dry yeast
• 1 tb Sugar
• 1 tb Butter or margarine, Softened
• 1 ts Salt
• 1 c Warm water (120 to 130 Degrees)
• 1/4 c Thousand Island salad Dressing
• 6 oz Thinly sliced corned beef
• 4 oz Swiss cheese
• 1 cn Sauerkraut (8 oz.), drained
• 1 Egg white, beaten
• poppy seeds

  In a mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, butter and salt. Stir in warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Add remaining flour if necessary. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 4 minutes. On a lightly greased baking sheet, roll dough to a 14 inch x 10 inch rectangle. Spread dressing down the middle of one half of the dough, leaving a 3/4 inch space along edges. Top with layers of beef, cheese and sauerkraut. Fold the remaining half of dough over the meat mixture. Pinch edges together to seal. Cut small slits in dough to vent Baste with 1 egg white and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately; refrigerate leftovers. 6-8 servings.
  

  Country Magazine, Feb./Mar. '93