HOMEMADE STROMBOLI
1 1/2 packages dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups water, warm (110~)
1 tablespoon salt
5-6 cups flour
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water, cold
SAUCE:
16 ounces tomato sauce
16 ounces mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb pepperoni, sliced
1/2 lb ham, sliced
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add salt, sugar and 1/2 of the flour, mix well.
Add rest of flour, turn onto floured board and knead until smooth.
Place in buttered bowl.
Cover and let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours in warm place. Punch down, divide into 1 pieces for stromboli or shape into 2 loaves for bread.
Bake bread 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
Roll out each dough into a circle; place in center of each dough a few slices of ham, pepperoni, grated cheese and a little sauce. Fold in half and pinch edges well to seal. Brush with egg white mix. Place on greased sheet pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees until lightly brown.
May be reheated. Serve with extra tomato sauce to dip in.
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