Pepperoni Roll

What is a blog unless you BLOG about FOOD!! 

I was given this recipe 

many years ago from the Harten's, 

all the way from - Pennsylvania.

A favorite of my kids.  

I sent many home with them

 when they were in college.

One was never enough!

Many variations can be done with this roll.

Simple, simple ingredients.

1 loaf of frozen bread

1# Italian seasoned sausage

1 pkg sliced pepperoni

1 large bag mozzarella cheese

egg white

When I started to make the roll, I realized I did not have 

just mozzarella cheese, but a three cheese mix!

It worked!!

Brown the Italian Sausage. After draining the meat, 

I always rinse it with warm water.

This helps remove excess grease.

 Let the bread rise on a greased cookie sheet.

 Putting the frozen loaf in the refrigerator  the night before,

helps cut the raising time in half.

Once the bread has raised, 

build the roll on a floured board.

Shape and pull the bread into a rectangle shape.

Then place overlapping rows of pepperoni- three slices across,

leaving about two inches on each end.

 Layer the browned Italian Sausage, 

follow with the cheese.

Optional:  On top of the sausage I have added mushrooms, sautéed 

peppers, onions, what ever you like!

The last step is to make equal slits on each side.

Alternate the strips from each side, crossing over, and tucking, 

creating a braided look. 

 Pull the ends up and over the braiding on both ends, tuck under roll.

Sprinkle a light coating of corn meal on a

lightly greased cookie sheet.

Place the roll and brush the top and sides with 

lightly whipped egg whites.

And voila, you have a Pepperoni Roll!!

Bake 45 minutes or till bottom looks done and roll

sounds hollow when tapped on top.

Super easy to make, slice to serve

hot or cold.

Bon Appétit