Super Bowl Stromboli
Country Woman
Guests will scramble for this warm loaf stuffed with ham, cheese and more. "It tends to disappear quickly-you might consider making two," suggests Mary Anita Ruppert of Petersborough, Ontario.
SERVINGS: 8-10
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 6 thin slices deli ham
- 6 thin slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 6 thin slices summer sausage or salami
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup julienned green pepper
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and garlic salt. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle. place on a greased baking sheet. Place ham down center of rectangle; top with cheese and sausage. Spread mustard over meat; sprinkle with green pepper. On each long side, but 1-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, folding alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm. Yield: 8-10 servings.