stromboli

How To Make stromboli

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  Step 1
  Sprinkle the yeast into 1 cup of the water in a bowl. Leave it sit for 5 minutes; stir to dissolve.
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  Step 2
  Mix the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
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  Step 3
  Make a well in the center and pour in the dissolved yeast and the oil. Mix in the flour from the sides.
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  Step 4
  Stir in the reserved water, as needed, to form a soft, sticky dough.
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  Step 5
  Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until the dough is smooth, silky & elastic, about 10 minutes.
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  Step 6
  Place the dough in a clean, oiled bowl and cover with a dish towel.
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  Step 7
  Let the dough rise until doubled in size (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours).
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  Step 8
  Punch dough down & form the dough into a ball (chafing, about 5 minutes).
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  Step 9
  Let dough rest for 5 minutes.
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  Step 10
  Shape the dough into a 14" x 8" rectangle. Cover with a dish towel and let rise for 10 minutes.
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  Step 11
  To make the filling and topping, spread the cheeses, garlic, and basil leaves evenly over the dough.
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  Step 12
  Roll the dough like a Swiss roll, but without rolling too tightly.
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  Step 13
  Place on an oiled baking sheet.
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  Step 14
  Use a skewer or a carving fork to pierce several holes through the dough to the baking sheet.
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  Step 15
  Sprinkle with the olive oil, salt, rosemary leaves, and pepper.
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  Step 16
  Bake in an oven preheated to 400 for 1 hour.
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  Step 17
  Cool slightly then drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top. 9 points per serving
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