How to Make Stromboli

Summary: Preserving and preparing traditional recipes is an integral part of Italian-American culture. Mothers and fathers teach their sons and daughters how to cook food that their grandmothers and grandfathers ate in the “old country.” Since food helps keep Italian families together, the recipes tend to be rich and hearty, good for sharing with several people around a big table.

Stromboli is a dish best served piping hot, with cheese bubbling just beneath the surface. There are disputes as to where stromboli came from: some say the old pizza shops in Philly, PA; others say the Italian island of Stromboli. Either way, the result is delicious. The calzone-like food is made by taking regular pizza dough and filling it with various cheeses (mozzarella, romano), tomato sauce, and often pepperoni. Then the dough is folded over and sealed, or sometimes rolled, and put into the oven to be cooked like a pizza. When the stromboli is finished, it’s ready to be sliced up and served.

In these free cooking video clips, learn how to make a stromboli in your kitchen. Our expert will take you through four easy steps to this recipe, with tips for pouring the sauce, sealing the dough properly, and cooking techniques. Mangia!