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