Stromboli

Stromboli

Dough:

1 C warm water

1 pkg. yeast

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp oil

1 Tbsp sugar
3 C flour

Nonstick cooking spray

Spread:

2 eggs, separated, set the whites aside and do not add in

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. oil

Filling suggestions:

Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese

Cooked Italian sausage and Mozzarella cheese

Ham, Pineapple and cheese

Ham and Cheddar cheese

Spinach and Mozzarella cheese

Broccoli and Cheese

Dipping Sauce:

Italian seasoning to taste

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

Fresh minced garlic to taste

To prepare the dough place yeast in a mixing bowl. Add warm water and stir well to dissolve yeast. Then add oil, sugar, salt, and flour. Mix until combined well. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes. Spray another mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place dough in the bowl. Cover with a towel and place in a draft free warm area. Let rise about 45-60 minutes. When dough is ready place on a lightly floured surface and roll out into a rectangle. Place dough on a rimmed baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the spread ingredients and brush across the surface of the dough. Layer desired fillings and cheese on top. Fold dough over filling and seal all the edges by pinching the dough together. Place seam side down on baking sheet. Brush with reserved egg white. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, until top is browned. Combine all dipping sauce ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then turn down to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Slice the Stromboli  and serve with the dipping sauce.

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