STROMBOLI 
1 (16 oz.) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 lb. thinly sliced ham
1/4 lb. sliced hard salami
1/2 tsp. dried whole basil, divided
1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano, divided
3 oz. sliced Provolone cheese
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. cornmeal

Place bread dough on a lightly greased baking sheet. Pat into a 15 x 10 inch rectangle. Arrange ham slices lengthwise down center. Place salami on top. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon basil and 1/4 teaspoon oregano. Arrange Provolone cheese over herbs and top with shredded Mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining herbs.

Moisten all edges of dough with water. Bring each long edge of dough to center; press edges together securely to seal. Seal ends. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with cornmeal and carefully invert. Brush top with remaining butter. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes. Yield: 4 servings.

 

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