It’s time to simplify the stromboli! Easy Stromboli takes the terrific turnover (which is so often confused with calzones!) and makes it so any home chef can prepare slice after slice of this savory, cheesy, meaty delight. With a crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside crust, Easy Stromboli will delight dinner guests and luncheon-goers alike with its fragrant seasonings and fantastic flavors. Don’t forget the marinara for dipping!
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen bread dough or 1 pound prepared pizza dough
- flour, for dusting
- 1/4 pound pepperoni, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/4 pound capicola, sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pizza seasoning, divided
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water mixed into an egg wash, optional
- marinara sauce, optional, for dipping
Directions
Step 1 –Grease a large baking sheet. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and cover it with plastic wrap. Let the dough defrost in the fridge for at least 6-8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 2 –Remove from the fridge and let the dough sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before assembling. Using prepared pizza dough should allow you to skip the defrosting steps.
Step 3 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 4 –Lightly dust a large work surface and a rolling pin with flour.
Step 5 –Roll the dough out into an 8×13-inch rectangle.
Step 6 –Layer the pepperoni on top of the dough rectangle. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese. Layer the capicola on top. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 7 –Tightly roll up the rectangle, jelly-roll style. Tuck the ends over and pinch the seams closed.
Step 8 –Respray the baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Step 9 –Transfer the Stromboli to the pan.
Step 10 –Brush the Stromboli with the egg wash, paying extra attention to the seal to help it close.
Step 11 –Sprinkle the remaining pizza seasoning on top.
Step 12 –Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.
Step 13 –Let rest for 1-2 minutes.
Step 14 –Slice and serve with marinara.
