Stromboli

Stromboli is simple fare that can be made to accommodate just about anyone's tastes.  Stromboli typically consists of meats and cheeses rolled up inside dough and baked for 25 minutes.  It's fast and easy, especially if you use ready-made dough (I always make my own).  I usually make ham and cheddar Stromboli, and mozzarella and pepperoni.

Ingredients:

Bread dough (homemade or store-bought)
Deli meat of your choice
Cheese of your choice
Butter (optional)
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Oven Temperature: 350 degrees
Baking time: 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown

Start out with your dough and roll it out.

Take your toppings and spread them across the top of the dough.  It doesn't matter if you use the meat or the cheese first.

Roll up the dough so that you have a loaf similar in shape and size to French bread.

Pinch the sides and the ends to prevent the fillings from baking out.  It doesn't always work; often the toppings DO bake out a bit, but it still tastes good!

Melt a little butter and spread it on the dough, followed by a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if you wish.  Feel free to score the top of the dough if you want it to look fancier.

Bake 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

Allow the Stromboli to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing into it with a serrated knife.  Serve warm!

Pepperoni and Mozzarella:

Ham and Cheddar: