Serves
12
Prep time:
1:00
Baking time:
0:30
Total time:
3:00

Ingredients

Dough

Filling

Directions

Dough

1.

In a mixing bowl, DISSOLVE yeast and sugar in warm water; let STAND for five minutes.

2.

ADD the oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and two cups flour; BEAT until smooth.

3.

STIR in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

4.

TURN onto a floured surface; KNEAD until smooth and elastic, about five minutes.

5.

PLACE in a greased bowl, TURNING once to grease top; COVER; let RISE in a warm place until doubled, about one hour.

Filling

1.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, COOK sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; DRAIN.

2.

ADD tomato sauce, green pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt; SET aside.

Stromboli

1.

PUNCH dough down; on a large greased baking sheet, ROLL dough into an 18 x 12-in oval.

2.

SPREAD sausage mixture lengthwise down the center.

3.

COMBINE the sour cream and cream cheese; SPREAD over sausage mixture; SPRINKLE with shredded mozzarella.

4.

FOLD one long side of dough over filling; FOLD other long side over the top; PINCH seam and ends to seal.

5.

With a sharp knife, cut slits in top of dough; COVER; let RISE until doubled, about 30 minutes.

6.

BRUSH to with egg white; SPRINKLE with fennel seed.

7.

BAKE at 400F until lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes.

8.

Let stand for ten minutes before slicing.

May substitute vegetable oil for olive oil.

From Taste of Home Feb/Mar 2002, pg 63
Entered by Tom King via MasterCook
Nutrition

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 401 Calories; 26g Fat (58.8% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 49mg Cholesterol; 454mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 4 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.