Is stromboli made from pizza dough?

You can make 1 stromboli with 1 pound of store-bought or homemade pizza dough. Even though store-bought dough is convenient, I encourage you to try this homemade dough. It requires just 6 basic ingredients and about 60-90 minutes of rise time.

Does a stromboli have sauce in it?

You'll sometimes find a little sauce in a stromboli, but it's often left out or served on the size for dipping like a calzone.

What is typically in stromboli?

A stromboli is an Italian-American dish that features a rectangle of pizza dough or yeasted bread dough that's topped with mozzarella (sometimes Parmesan or other cheeses) and add-ons such as cured meats and veggies, and sometimes tomato sauce too.

Why does my stromboli split?

The dough needs to be thick enough to support the weight of the toppings. Otherwise, your homemade stromboli will break apart when you try to seal it. Got ooze? Some toppings or oils from the meats may seep up and out of the slits in the dough, but don't panic!

Is pizza dough the same as calzone dough?

Both are prepared with flour, water, salt, and yeast; that's the solution. In contrast, the eggs and olive oil used in most calzone dough give it a deeper flavor and a softer texture. Eggs and oil are not common ingredients in pizza dough, contributing to its crispiness and durability.

Is pizza dough the same as pita bread?

One of the most popular types of bread to make from pizza dough is pita dough. The recipe for pita dough, like many other types of dough, very closely resembles the recipe for pizza dough; and so, one can easily be used to make the other.

What type of dough is pizza dough?

Generally, pizza is made using some kind of yeast, starter or poolish. Pizza requires a rise to give it that lovely chewy crumb. However, you can make pizza with unleavened dough or flat bread, it just won't have the same type of texture as you are used to.

What's the difference between a pizza puff and a calzone?

Pizza puffs are similar to panzerotti. They are also somewhat like calzones, but calzones are baked instead of fried, and do not always include tomato sauce. Some Italian restaurants and casual dining establishments make their own pizza puffs from scratch.

Easy Stromboli Dough Recipe (2024)

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Stromboli are baked Italian rolled sandwiches filled with sauce, cheese, and Italian deli meats. Make this easy stromboli dough recipe and personalize it with your own Stromboli flavours!

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Italian Inspiration

Today while making a quick trip up toThe Italian StoreI got inspired by their large selection of deli goods. I chose some sliced provolone and bresaola to bring home for the kids sandwiches.

However, when I got home I decided to kick it up a notch and make them some bresaola stromboli with pesto and provolone.

A Super Easy Stromboli Dough Recipe

I don’t know what’s going on but I’ve been on a bit of a baking kick lately. Yesterday I made cheese garlic buns and today I got the old Kitchen Aid out to make some the stromboli dough.

It’s basically the same dough you would use to make pizza but you roll it out into a large rectangle, spread whatever sauce you want on top and add your deli meats and cheeses.

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Pesto Provolone and Bresaola Stromboli

Use this basic pizza dough recipe and your favourite fillings to create a tasty Italian style baked Stromboli sandwich. Note you'll need an extra hour to proof the dough.

Prep Time25 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Additional Time1 hour

Total Time1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1 packet of yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp yeast)
1 cup hot water
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Place 1/2 cup of the hot water in mixing bowl. Sprinkle with yeast; stir until undissolved.
After about 5 minutes check and see if you have bubbles...that means your yeast is active.
Add remaining water, salt, oil and 2 cups all-purpose flour; fit dough hook on mixer and stir well. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
Knead about 7 minutes on low setting.
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 to 60 minutes.
Punch dough down.
Remove dough to lightly floured surface. Shape, top and bake as desired.

For stromboli:

Roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Top with your favourite sauce, cheese and Italian deli meats.
Roll the dough up around the ingredients, cinnamon bun style. Tuck the ends under and seal edges well.
Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes.

Notes

* Use a selection of spreads, cheeses, and Italian deli meats to fill the stromboli including: pesto, provolone, bresaola, capicollo, roasted red peppers, veggie spread, mozzarella, etc.

** Nutritional data includes information for pizza dough only.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 350Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 441mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 3gSugar: 0gProtein: 9g

Nutritional calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is an estimation only. For special diets or medical issues please use your preferred calculator.

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