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How to Make Italian Stuffed Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian Stuffed Bread is a delicious and hearty dish that combines all of the flavors of Italy into a delectable, comforting meal. This recipe is perfect for those days when you crave something warm and filling, yet still want to incorporate a variety of tasty ingredients.

One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility. You can stuff the bread with just about any combination of meats, cheeses, and vegetables, making it a great way to use up any leftovers you may have in t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 16 slices mortadella
  • 12 slices provolone cheese
  • 12 thin slices capicola ham
  • 12 slices Genoa salami
  • 1 ½ cups sliced Roma tomatoes (Optional)
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms (Optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place dough in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into a 17x20-inch rectangle about 1/4-inch thick on a large piece of parchment paper. Brush olive oil over dough; sprinkle basil and oregano on top. Layer mortadella, provolone cheese, capicola ham, Genoa salami, tomatoes, and mushrooms over dough.
  • Roll dough lengthwise into a log. Brush the top with beaten egg; sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Transfer to a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

    • Nutrition

    807 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 2108mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 490mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 465mg

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