Recipe: Stromboli

Originally published in the May 14, 2014, issue

 

Editor’s Note: Sam Castillo of Gainesville, Ga., submitted this Italian-inspired recipe. Though we used the meats and cheeses listed below, feel free to experiment with your favorite deli cuts to find the perfect flavor for your family.

Ingredients:

2 loaves frozen white or Italian bread

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 large onion, sliced

½ pound sliced mushrooms

1.5 green bell peppers, sliced

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons corn meal

½ pound each sliced pepperoni, sliced ham, sliced salami

½ pound each sliced provolone and sliced sharp cheddar cheese

1 egg, beaten with pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil

 

Instructions:

 

1. Coat two large bowls and both frozen bread loaves in oil. Defrost bread in bowls by covering with plastic wrap and setting in a warm place for six to eight hours. The bread will expand greatly during defrosting.

 

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

3. Sauté vegetables in butter until tender, using a large skillet.

 

4. Spread a 9x14-inch cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with oil and sprinkle corn meal on top. Roll out dough to fit pan.

 

5. Place meat, cheese and vegetables in alternating layers down the center of each loaf.

 

6. Bring the ends of the dough together to form a rectangle and seal with the beaten egg mixture. Brush dough with any remaining egg mixture.

 

7. Bake for20 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.