Stromboli

As my sister says- there is no recipe for this. Just throw "stuff" in. 

Ingredients: 

For dough: 

1 cup of warm water (110 degrees) 

1 (1/4-ounce) package of active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 

Extra virgin olive oil

3 cups of flour 

1 teaspoon of salt 

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the water and yeast. Add in the sugar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and stir to combine. Let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes. 

2. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and the salt, mixing by hand until it is all incorporated. Continue to add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, working the dough after each, until all the flour is incorporated but the dough is still slightly sticky. 

3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but still slightly tacky, 3 to 5 minutes. 

4. Oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. You can use your hands or a peice of paper towel to grease the whole bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to oil all sides. Cover the bowl with Saran Wrap and set in a warm, draft-free place until nearly doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (My moms friend used to cover the bowel with a towel and place on her bed). 

5. When ready, punch it down and knead again. Roll out into one large peice of dough or into two smaller peices for two Stromboli. 

Pepperoni filling: 

Get a 1/2 lb of Boars Head pepperoni cut thin from the deli. Layer the pepperoni. Add as much shredded mozzerella as you like. At least half of an 8 ounce package for a large Stromboli. 4 ounces for a smaller Stromboli. Eye it. Then take one side of the dough and begin to roll it, taking care to tuck in the filling and keep it from falling out. When you finish rolling it, seal with a dab of water. Attend to the too and bottom of the Stromboli, dealing both ends. Make slits in the top of the Stromboli to help cook and for the steam and air to escape.

Ham: 

I have noticed that some people add mayo first when making ham Stromboli. Lightly add some mayo to the dough and add your ham. Continue the same way as above. 

Broccoli:

Use one stalk of fresh brocolli. Steam it first and cut into peices. Spread over Stromboli and add mozzerella cheese. Follow as above. 

Combination:

The best thing about Stromboli is anything works. Combinations of ham, Pepperoni, sausage or even any leftovers. Anything can be turned into filling for Stromboli.