Sourdough Stromboli Recipes

Steps:

• Filling
• Prepare this at least an hour before the end of the dough's bulk fermentation, so it has time to cool down. You can also prepare the filling a few days ahead and keep it in the refrigerator.
• In a large frying pan, saute the minced garlic, salt, and spices in the olive oil, then add the spinach and broccoli (chop the broccoli into small pieces if the florets are large). If you're not planning to use a salty cheese and meat (pecorino romano/parmesan and proscuitto), then use more salt in the veggie saute.
• Let cool, then add the cheeses, egg, and chopped prosciutto.
• Mix well, cover, and set aside or refrigerate.
• Marinara
• In a saucepan, saute the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in olive oil until soft.
• Open the can of whole tomatoes and pour of some of the liquid into the saucepan. Gently place an immersion blender into the can and puree the tomatoes. You can also use a blender or break the tomatoes apart with your hands.
• Add the can of pureed tomatoes to the saucepan and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
• Dough
• In a medium bowl, mix all the dough ingredients together until incorporated. Turn out onto a floured counter and knead just long enough to develop a smooth ball, adding enough flour so that hand-kneading is possible.
• Lightly oil your bowl, return the dough to the bowl, and cover.
• Let ferment 6-10 hours at room temperature, or longer if you put the dough in the refrigerator. The dough should be more than doubled by the end of the bulk fermentation.
• Calzone Assembly (see photo gallery after the recipe)
• Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured countertop. Divide it into 6 pieces weighing approximately 185g each (or 5 pieces of 220g).
• Pre-shape the dough into balls and cover them with a damp tea towel.
• Let the dough rest for 10-20 minutes while you line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 450F.
• Roll a dough ball into a 1/4-inch thick circle.
• Cover half of the circle with filling, leaving an uncovered border for sealing the calzone.
• Fold the dough over the filling to create a half circle and crimp the edges of the calzone shut. Here's a video that shows this same technique on empanadas.
• Transfer the calzone to the parchment lined baking sheet using your bench knife and hands.
• Repeat with the rest of the dough balls and filling.
• Wash the tops of the calzones with a beaten egg, make cuts in the top of the calzones, and sprinkle sesame seeds or grated cheese on top if desired.
• Baking
• Place your baking sheet in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the calzones are lightly browned and liquid is bubbling through the vents in the dough.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack about 10 minutes before serving.
• Storage and Reheating
• When cool, wrap and refrigerate. You can reheat the calzones in the oven at 350F for 10-15 minutes.

Steps:

• For the pizza dough: Add the yeast, 1 cup warm water and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let the mixture sit to allow the yeast to activate. The mixture should start foaming and forming small bubbles on the surface, 10 minutes. Gradually add the flour with the mixer on low speed. Add the olive oil and salt. Continue to mix on low and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Increase the speed as the flour becomes incorporated, and knead on medium speed, 7 to 8 minutes. The dough is done when it comes together as a single mass.
• Remove the dough from the mixer and knead 4 to 5 times on a lightly-floured surface so the dough is smooth and consistent. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic and allow to sit until the dough rises and doubles in volume, 1 hour.
• For the filling: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Divide the dough in half and, working with one piece at a time, stretch the dough into a 10-by-13-inch rectangle. Arrange the dough rectangle so the 13-inch-long side is closest to you. Brush the surface with half of the melted butter, then spread the minced garlic out evenly over the top, remembering to split the filling ingredient quantities evenly across both stromboli. Leave a 1-inch border around the far and side borders.
• Sprinkle the dough with the Parmesan, then layer with the salami slices. Top the salami with a layer of deli ham and then a layer of bresaola. Shingle the cheese slices over the top and finish with fresh basil and some ground black pepper. With the covered edge closest to you, roll the dough up into a log, gently sealing the ends of the roll as you go. When you get to the end that has no filling on it, gently press to seal, then place the roll seam-side down on a nonstick sheet tray. Repeat the process with second piece of dough. Brush the tops of the dough with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake in the center of the oven until golden brown and puffy, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Allow the stromboli to cool 5 minutes before slicing it into thick slices with a serrated knife. Serve with the Marinara Sauce on the side or some mustard.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until the garlic is almost brown, another 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer, 20 minutes.
• Add the basil and oregano, and continue to simmer to thoroughly marry the flavors, 20 minutes longer. Puree the mixture with a stick blender, food mill or food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Yield: Makes 1 quart.

Steps:

• For the dough: Whisk together 2 cups cold water, the yeast and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Put in a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Mix on speed 1, or low speed, for 5 minutes. Add the flour and continue mixing for an additional 5 minutes. Then turn the mixer to speed 2, or medium speed, and mix for 5 minutes. Add the salt until incorporated. Add 1 tablespoon oil at the end of the 5 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a large hotel pan greased with oil. If you don't have a hotel pan, you can use a large bowl; just make sure there is ample space for the dough to double in size. Put a little oil on top as well, about 2 tablespoons.
• Wrap all the way around with plastic wrap and put on top of the oven (or other warm, draft-free area) with something in between, such as a kitchen towel or a baking tray, for about 1 1/2 hours. The dough will double in size.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• When ready, transfer the dough to an oiled table or flat surface. Form into a log to make it easier to portion, and cut into two equal pieces. Cover with plastic so it doesn't dry out. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Lightly brush a baking tray with oil. Spread out the dough on the oiled counter top with the palms of your hands, don't use your fingertips. It should be even all the way around, with no fat edges.
• Place half the fillings on one piece of dough in the order listed: mozzarella, salt, basil, garlic, pepper and salami. Fill two-thirds of the surface, leaving the bottom third and a little on the sides empty. Roll the dough over twice, seal the sides with your palm, fold over the bottom and then the sides. Transfer to the oiled tray. Rub a little oil on top. Repeat with the second portion of dough. Put the rosemary, sea salt and tomatoes on top. Cover the tray with plastic and let sit for 15 minutes to rest.
• When ready, put a pan of ice in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove. Place the tray in the oven and bake for a total of 45 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn 180 degrees. Bake another 20 minutes, then turn again and bake the remaining 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a new baking sheet lined with parchment. Allow the loaves to cool. Slice and serve with Citrus Herb Oil and Mascarpone Butter for dipping.
• Combine the oils, garlic, zests, herbs and red pepper flakes in a large stockpot. Slowly bring up the heat. When the oil is warm, take off the heat and cover. Allow to cool with everything in the oil. Strain as needed.
• Combine the butter and mascarpone cheese in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix until well combined and light.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain. Mix in the ham, bell pepper, onions, pizza sauce and mushrooms.
• Lay pizza dough flat on cookie sheet. Distribute pepperoni slices over dough. Place a heaping pile of the sauce mixture on one side of dough (some may be left over). Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over and pinch ends and sides together. Poke holes in the top and brush melted butter on it.
• Cook in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Slice into individual sections to serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spoon pizza sauce to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with the sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni and cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir sausage until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Pat out bread dough on an ungreased baking sheet, to 3/4-inch thickness. Lay salami, ham, and American cheese slices in center of dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and cooked sausage. Wrap dough to cover ingredients, pinching and sealing edges to prevent leakage; brush top with egg white.
• Bake in preheated oven until dough is baked and lightly browned, 17 to 20 minutes.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add oil, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until not longer pink; drain and set aside., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spread mustard lengthwise down half of each rectangle; layer with American cheese, salami, beef, ham and mozzarella. Fold plain half of dough over filling and seal ends well. Brush with oil; sprinkle with oregano. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; cut into 1-in. slices.