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.
