Stuffed Bread

This is a Christmas classic. I've been making this ... forever. Cheri Glosser (from Kodak) gave me this recipe back in the day. I've adapted it a bit from time to time swapping out chicken for ham, and adding veggies like broccoli and mushrooms, but really the original recipe is best.

Stuffed Bread

2 pounds or packages Pizza Dough
1 pounds sliced Deli Ham (boiled ham is best)
1 – 2 packages sliced Pepperoni
2 packages grated Mozzarella
2 packages grated Cheddar Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Pepper

Roll out one pound of dough on a floured work surface into a large oval/rectangle shape. Break ham into small pieces and cover the center surface of the dough with ham, leaving outside edges empty. Layer pepperoni slices on top of ham pieces and then spread a layer of mozzarella, then cheddar, then finish by sprinkling parmesan cheese over all. Salt and pepper as desired.

Starting at long side closest to you, begin to roll up dough, creating a long loaf. Try to end with open edge at the bottom of loaf. Pinch ends and tuck underneath loaf. Transfer loaf to an oiled cookie sheet. Brush oil on the outside surface of the loaf.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Yield: 2 loaves

Note: You’ll need to prepare and bake each loaf separately. The quantities given are for two loaves so you’ll need to divide in half to have the proper amounts for each loaf.