Making a Stromboli

Jennifer Driskell English 202C April 2, 2012

Introduction
A Stromboli can be considered a rolled up pizza. To construct a Stromboli, the dough must be rolled flat and then a series of layers are stacked, one on top of each other, forming the inside of the Stromboli. The basic construction will be taught in this instruction set, but any variation of food can be used and applied in a similar context. Before rolling out the dough, it is best to determine what kind of rolling pin you have to work with. This instruction set used a non-stick rolling pin which implies that nothing extra needs to be done to the rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking. A traditional rolling pin made of wood would require the user to apply flour to the rolling pin prior to rolling the dough to prevent the dough from sticking and causing a problem. From oven to oven, the cooking capabilities can vary and it is best to know how your particular oven handles. Typically the Stromboli should be placed on the middle oven rack and the racks should be placed far enough apart so that the Stromboli has room to rise. For the first attempt at producing a Stromboli in your oven it would be best to keep the oven light on and check it every 5-10 minutes to prevent it from over baking. To make the Stromboli, it is suggested to use a kitchen table or any similar hard, flat surface that is capable of being cleaned before and after use. The reason for using the table is to have plenty of room to roll the dough. It is possible to relocate the cookie sheet to a kitchen counter to add the layers to the inside. The time it takes to prepare the Stromboli is approximately 20 minutes and an additional 20 minutes to cook the Stromboli in the oven.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough (1 bag) Pizza Sauce (1 can) Ham (4-6 slices) Pepperoni (40-50) Mozzarella Cheese (6-8 slices)

Provolone Cheese (6-8 slices) Swiss Cheese (6-8 slices) Flour (1-2 cups)

Materials

Oven

Spoon Rolling Pin Steak Knife Oven Mitts Timer

Cookie Sheet

Instructions 1. Preheat Oven to 350F 2. Rolling the Dough

2.1 Sprinkle flour on table in circular/oval shape

2.2 Using flour roll dough into a ball

2.3 Using rolling pin, roll dough in all directions focusing on the length

Dough should be rolled approximately as large as the cookie sheet.

2.4 Place dough diagonally across cookie sheet

3. The First Layer

3.1 Place 1st piece of mozzarella cheese on dough so that it fits square in the corner of the cookie sheet

3.2 Place cheese slightly overlapping, diagonally across the dough

Note: Need 6-8 pieces of cheese

4. The Second Layer

4.1 Place approximately 4 scoops of pizza sauce evenly across the layer of cheese

4.2 Spread the pizza sauce out across the cheese

5. The Third Layer

5.1 Place 1 piece of ham in corner of pan

5.2 Slightly overlap additional pieces of ham diagonally across the pan

Note: Uses 4-6 pieces of ham

6. The Forth Layer

6.1 Place 1 piece of provolone cheese on top of ham so that it is in the corner of the cookie sheet

6.2 Slightly overlap additional pieces of cheese diagonally across the cookie sheet

Note: Uses 6-8 pieces of cheese

7. The Fifth Layer

7.1 Place approximately 4 scoops of pizza sauce evenly across the layer of cheese

7.2 Spread the pizza sauce out across the cheese

8. The Sixth Layer

8.1 Place 1 pepperoni in the corner of the cookie sheet

8.2 Place 2 pepperonis horizontally below the first pepperoni.

8.3 Place 3 pepperonis horizontally in each additional row across the cookie sheet

Note: Uses approximately 40 pepperonis

9. The Seventh Layer

9.1 Place 1 piece of Swiss cheese on top of pepperonis so that it lies square in the corner of the cookie sheet

9.2 Slightly overlap additional pieces of cheese diagonally across the cookie sheet

Note: Uses 6-8 pieces of cheese

10. Closing the Stromboli

10.1 Fold dough from farther side of the Stromboli across the layers of meat and cheese towards yourself

10.2 Take dough on side closest to you and fold it across the Stromboli away from yourself

10.3 Fold the ends of the dough onto the Stromboli

Note: Excess dough can be cut off with a steak knife

11. Place Stromboli in Oven

Caution: Oven

11.1 Set timer for 20 minutes

11.2 Remove Stromboli from oven when edges of dough appear golden brown

12. Enjoy your Stromboli Conclusion

Now that you have completed your Stromboli, it is time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. This is a relatively inexpensive meal that can be prepared in a

relatively short amount of time, making it a great meal after a long days work. As stated before, this is just one idea for layers that can be incorporated in your Stromboli, but you do not have to limit your selections to the ones used here. Other common types of ingredients used to make a Stromboli include: steak-ums (cheese steak Stromboli), ham and pineapples (Hawaiian Stromboli) and various other meats. Use your imagination and taste buds to create one that is unique to you!

*Photo Credit: Jennifer Driskell