Description
This Ultimate Homemade Stromboli is a delicious, cheesy, and savory Italian-inspired roll filled with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a family favorite, it features a golden, crispy crust with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese for added flavor. Easy to prepare using store-bought or homemade pizza dough and baked to perfection in your oven.
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: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it will be ready for baking the stromboli.
- Prepare the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, making sure to leave a 1-inch border around the edges to help seal the stromboli.
- Add cheese and pepperoni: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface of the dough, then layer the sliced pepperoni evenly on top.
- Season: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the pepperoni to add extra flavor.
- Roll it up: Carefully roll the dough from one long side to the other, folding and tucking in the edges as you roll so the filling stays contained.
- Prepare for baking: Place the rolled stromboli seam-side down on a baking sheet greased with cooking spray or brushed with olive oil to prevent sticking. Brush the top of the stromboli with the beaten egg to give it a beautiful golden crust.
- Allow steam to escape: Cut a few small slits along the top of the stromboli so steam can escape during baking, which helps keep the crust crisp.
- Bake: Bake the stromboli in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let the stromboli cool for a few minutes after baking before slicing. Serve warm, ideally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats or add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for variety.
- Make sure not to overfill the stromboli to prevent leakage during baking.
- If using homemade dough, let it rest and rise as directed before rolling.
- Using a sharp knife for the top slits will help steam escape efficiently.
- For crispier crust, you can bake on a pizza stone if you have one.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
