My First Attempt at Stromboli

First of all, I would like to say that I am SO glad fall is almost here.  I love all things fall but my two faves are the cool weather and pumpkin...everything.  Brad brought me some beautiful fall-ish flowers the other day and I bought a new candle that is my absolute favorite scent:  Autumn Wreath by Yankee Candle (which they have on sale at TJ Maxx right now if you're in need of a new candle).  I can't wait to decorate for fall...if that happens...two babies + breakable stuff = not worth the effort?

Anywho, here's my first little taste of fall:

Now on to the good stuff!  I haven't done a recipe blog in quite some time and I'm trying a new recipe so I figured there's never been a better time than the present to blog about it!

This stromboli recipe is a Temple family favorite.  My sister-in-law makes it for her family very often.  I got the bread dough recipe from her.

Pour 1 cup warm (NOT HOT) water in bowl.  Stir in 1 TBSP sugar and about 3 tsp yeast (she said 1 pkg, I only buy jar so I did almost 3 tsp).  Mix in 1 tsp salt, 2 TBSP oil, and 2 cups flour.  Add in about 1 more cup of flour while kneading.  Knead about 10 minute until the dough forms a ball.  Let rise in a warm place for a little while.  I put it in my van per her recommendation and it rose in about 30 minutes.  Punch the dough and divide into 2 pieces.  Roll out onto pan, load it up with goodies, pinch it, shape it, and let it rise some more until you bake it.  Bake for 25 minutes at about 375 degrees.

As far as the "goodies" go, you can use pretty much anything you want.  Our family has it often with italian sausage, pepperoni, and cheese.  They serve alfredo sauce and marinara sauce with it to dip it in.  I didn't have italian sausage on hand so one of my stromboli....strombolis...? was pepperoni and cheese.  I had a bunch of leftover taco-seasoned ground beef from our dinner the other night (tacos, how exciting!) so I chose to try a new one:  taco-seasoned ground beef and cheddar cheese.  I will serve it with salsa and sour cream.

I realized I forgot to add salt to my dough so I sprinkled some kosher salt on top before putting them in the oven.  We'll see how bright of an idea that was...

Below are the required food pictures.  Sorry in advance for my oven...it hasn't been cleaned in awhile.

The smell of dough rising is spectacular

Ready for goodies!

Goodies applied

Stromboli!!

Take a break to feed your son a snack

Letting it rise some more underneath a pretty towel.  Makes it taste better.

Give said son some water to wash down his Fig Newtons

Going in the oven!

We killed the pepperoni stromboli before I could get a pretty picture.  Brad was on his break from work so we had to eat fast.  We are planning to have the taco one tomorrow for lunch.  Can't wait to taste it!

Until next time,

Hannah Elise