Description
Pepperoni stromboli delivers mouthwatering Italian-American comfort wrapped in golden, crispy pastry. Layers of melted cheese, spicy pepperoni, and herbed dough create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough, rolled into a rectangle
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Serving Accompaniment:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough into a thin, even rectangular shape approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese across the dough, maintaining a one-inch border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Arrange pepperoni slices uniformly over the cheese layer, creating a complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning across the pepperoni, ensuring consistent flavor distribution.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, gently tucking and pressing the edges to seal the filling inside.
- Transfer the rolled stromboli to a lightly greased baking sheet, positioning the seam facing downward to prevent unraveling.
- Whisk the egg and delicately brush the entire surface of the stromboli, which will create a glossy, golden-brown exterior during baking.
- Create 3-4 small diagonal slits across the top to allow steam escape and prevent potential splitting.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust transforms into a rich, golden-brown color and appears crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-7 minutes, then slice diagonally and serve alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Mastering the dough technique ensures a perfectly crispy exterior with a soft, chewy interior.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by preheating a baking sheet or using a pizza stone for extra crispness.
- Customize by swapping pepperoni with vegetarian alternatives like bell peppers, mushrooms, or plant-based meat substitutes.
- Control portion sizes by making mini stromboli or adjusting ingredient quantities for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg