…Holy Stromboli.

Okay have you ever heard of that book ? They could have shortened that book up quite a bit just by showing you what I’m about to show you.

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Let’s see our stars of the evening shall we?

We’ve got some Italian Herbs (fancy variety of course), Frozen Pizza Dough, Pepperoni Slices, a 1lb hunk of Mozzarella, a stick of Butter, and some fresh Garlic.

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Let’s toss some flour on our rolling surface (I’m just using the counter top) so the dough doesn’t stick.
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/Toss said dough blob onto the counter and start working it. By working it I just mean moving it around in your hands to get it to room temperature…it’ll be much easier to work with that way.
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Now let’s roll. You’re going to want to roll this dough out into somewhat of a rectangular shape. Get it down to about 1/4 inch thick. This may take a few minutes.

I said of a rectangular shape…somewhat. Leave me alone.

Move the dough to the side and get choppin’ on your garlic and mozzarella.

/Now mince up the garlic.

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/Mmmm….

Start laying out your pepperoni now. This is a 100 slice pack…Ima use em’ all.

How bout that cheese? Let’s get it on there too.

Now it’s time to roll it up. A stromboli has 3 folds to it.
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/2nd fold…

/One more fold + a flip over and we should end up with this.

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/Go ahead…drink it in.

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Add a bowl of your favorite pizza or spaghetti sauce for dipping and your life is now complete.

Stromboli is proof not only that there is a God…but also that He is good.
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6 Responses to “…Holy Stromboli.”

Dan says:

November 2, 2007 at 5:51 pm

I thought about that piece of stromboli that you offered me all day today. It haunted me, I can’t believe I had no apatite. Thats just wrong.

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jonah says:

November 25, 2007 at 8:04 pm

Okay, I’m making this tomorrow. I want to make my friends think I am as cool as you.

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Carrie says:

August 22, 2008 at 9:22 pm

I found your blog through the pioneer woman and I wanted to let you know I made this Stromboli tonight for dinner and my whole family liked it. Thanks for posting it!

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Steph says:

September 4, 2008 at 1:43 pm

This looks absolutely divine! I have a huge bag of pepperoni, and I’ve been wondering what to do with it…looks like I found an answer.

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gretam says:

September 9, 2008 at 1:05 pm

Ok..since I saw this recipe I have wanted to make it…I just sent my hubby to the store to pick up the ingredients that we don’t have!! I suddenly am craving this! Thanks for sharing your quick and easy way to make it truly wonderful!

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Nick Oneil says:

November 12, 2008 at 7:07 pm

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