Italian Stuffed Bread Recipe

Name: Italian Stuffed Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 1/2 cups sliced Roma tomatoes (optional); 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms (optional); 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

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 1/2 cups sliced Roma tomatoes (optional)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

1
Place dough in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Italian Stuffed Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Stuffed Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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