Description
This homemade stromboli recipe features a delicious folded pizza dough filled with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and a medley of vegetables. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, this stromboli makes a flavorful and satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Stromboli Dough and Sauce
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Cheese and Meats
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup sliced green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Seasonings and Finishing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking your stromboli.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle shape, providing a base for the fillings.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small border along the edges to prevent spilling during rolling.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce to create a melty, cheesy layer.
- Layer Toppings: Arrange the sliced pepperoni, green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and black olives on top of the cheese for a flavorful vegetable and meat combination.
- Season: Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil evenly over the toppings to enhance the flavor profile.
- Roll Stromboli: Starting from one of the longer edges, carefully and tightly roll the dough into a log shape, encasing all the fillings.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the rolled stromboli seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to keep it intact while baking.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Brush the top of the stromboli with olive oil to promote browning and add a slight crisp to the crust.
- Score Dough: Using a sharp knife, make several slits on top of the stromboli to allow steam to escape and prevent sogginess during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Cool: Remove the stromboli from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to allow the fillings to set and to avoid burning when slicing.
- Slice: Slice the stromboli into individual portions, perfect for serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy your delicious homemade stromboli filled with savory meats, vegetables, and cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute the pepperoni with any other preferred cured meat or make it vegetarian by omitting the meat.
- Ensure the dough is rolled tightly to prevent the fillings from leaking out during baking.
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Letting the stromboli cool slightly before slicing helps maintain its shape and prevents the cheese from running out.
- Feel free to add other toppings like spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or different cheeses for variety.
