Stromboli

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Classic Italian baked dough stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and pepperoni
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Stromboli

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 1783.7

Description

This homemade stromboli features a soft, buttery yeast dough rolled out and filled with a creamy ricotta and parmesan mixture, layers of melted mozzarella, and savory pepperoni. Baked until golden brown and brushed with melted butter, it makes for a hearty and satisfying main course. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this recipe delivers the authentic taste of a classic Italian deli favorite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sesame seeds Preheat oven to 200 degrees for 15 minutes and turn off.
  2. Combine yeast, sugar and warm water in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Set aside for 5 minutes until foamy.
  4. In the workbowl of a food processor, add flour, butter pieces and salt.
  5. Process for 20 seconds.
  6. Add ice water to yeast.
  7. With the processor running,
  8. add yeast-water mixture gradually, until all of the moisture is absorbed and the dough leaves the side of the bowl.
  9. Process for an additional 60 seconds.
  10. Transfer dough from the workbowl to a large greased mixing bowl.
  11. Cover with a kitchen towel and place in warm off oven.
  12. Allow to rise until doubled, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
  13. Combine the ricotta and Parmesan.
  14. Punch down the risen dough and transfer to a floured rolling surface.
  15. With quick, hard strokes, roll dough into a large rectangle, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  16. Layer one- half of the mozzarella cheese evenly down the center leaving approximately three inches of exposed dough on either side.
  17. Top with the ricotta mixture and pepperoni, and the remaining mozzarella.
  18. Overlap the exposed dough over the cheese mixture and pinch well on all sides to seal.
  19. Transfer to a large cookie sheet, seam side up.
  20. Cover with a kitchen towel and return to the warmed oven.
  21. Allow to rise until doubled, approximately 45 minutes.
  22. Brush loaf with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  23. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until loaf is well browned and hollow sounding when thumped.
  24. Sam Waring

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1783.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 72.8g112%
Saturated Fat 40.0g200%
Cholesterol 218.8mg73%
Sodium 6688.5mg279%
Total Carbohydrate 193.0g65%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
Sugars 7.6g
Protein 76.1g153%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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