Description
This Ultimate Homemade Stromboli is a delicious, family-friendly Italian-inspired dish featuring a golden, crispy crust enveloping layers of gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and flavorful Parmesan, seasoned with aromatic Italian herbs. Perfect as a satisfying dinner or appetizer, this stromboli recipe is easy to prepare and bakes to perfection in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Flour (for dusting the surface)
Filling
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
- Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure an optimal baking temperature for a crispy, evenly cooked stromboli.
- Prepare the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to prevent filling from leaking out when rolled.
- Add cheese and pepperoni: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese across the dough, then layer the sliced pepperoni on top for a flavorful base.
- Season: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pepperoni and add Italian seasoning evenly for an extra punch of classic Italian flavors.
- Roll it up: Carefully roll the dough from one long side to the other, gently tucking in the edges as you roll to fully enclose the filling and maintain shape during baking.
- Prepare for baking: Place the rolled stromboli seam-side down on a baking sheet greased with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking and promote a crisp crust. Brush the top with the beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish.
- Allow steam to escape: Make a few small slits along the top of the stromboli to let steam escape during baking, avoiding soggy crust and ensuring thorough cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown and crisp, and the filling is melty and hot.
- Serve: Let the stromboli cool for a few minutes to set, then slice and serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use either store-bought or homemade pizza dough for convenience or freshness, respectively.
- Dust your work surface with flour to prevent the dough from sticking while rolling.
- Allow steam vents to prevent the stromboli from becoming soggy inside.
- Let the stromboli rest briefly after baking to make slicing easier and maintain the filling’s integrity.
- Serve with warm marinara or your favorite dipping sauce for enhanced flavor.
