Sausage Bread

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 10 x 12 inch rectangle (if dough shrinks back after rolling, let dough rest for 5 minutes and then continue rolling). Pat the cooked sausage dry with a paper towel; set aside. Place the rectangle of dough on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon the sausage down the center third of dough (going down the 12-inch side). Slice each piece of cheese in half to form half circles. Lay the cheese evenly over the sausage. With kitchen shears or a sharp knife, make 2-inch long cuts (or until the cut hits the filling) at 1-inch intervals down both of the 12-inch sides. Pull and stretch strips diagonally over filling. With a pastry brush, lightly brush dough with egg wash until just evenly coated. Let the dough rise in a warm area (1/2 hour, or until puffy). Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and pan to cool on wire rack.