ITALIAN STROMBOLLI 
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. lukewarm water
1 tbsp. shortening (melted), can substitute with oil
1 tsp. sugar
3 c. flour, any kind of flour
1 egg

FILLING:

1 lb. or more sliced pepperoni
1 lb. or more mozzarella
Optional substitutions: (summer sausage, provolone cheese, broccoli, sauteed onions, Cheddar cheese)

Mix yeast, lukewarm water, shortening and sugar. Then add flour. Let set 5 minutes; mix. Add flour and water as needed for texture of pizza dough. Flour counter top, shape out a little with hands, roll thin (like pizza dough). Once completely rolled out, put pepperoni and cheese in center of dough. Cover filling with dough in a shape of a long loaf of French bread.

Beat egg, cover dough left completely with egg. Grease cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake until golden brown. Let cool. Slice 1/2 inch servings. Serve. Can be frozen after sliced in ziplock bags. To reheat (no microwave) use oven.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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