Chef John's Salami Bread

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This salami bread actually started out as a frustrating attempt to test some pizza dough. It would make a great Italian submarine sandwich, or you could just load it up with lots of Italian cheeses and fresh and pickled vegetables.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package prepared unbaked pizza dough

  • 8 slices salami, or more as needed

  • ¼ cup tomato sauce, or other crushed tomato product

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for dusting

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Flatten dough into a rough rectangle on a generously floured work surface. Flour top of dough and roll out to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

  2. Leaving about one inch of the long edge uncovered, arrange salami slices in a single row without overlapping them. Create a second single-layer row, leaving a wider uncovered edge on the other side. Spread tomato sauce over salami. Generously cover with grated cheese, parsley, and oregano. Brush the dough edges with water.

  3. Begin rolling from the long edge closest to the salami. Roll fairly tightly without pressing or stretching the dough too much to allow it room to rise, pinching in the ends as you go. Carefully transfer the roll, seam-side down, to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicon mat. Cover with a dry towel and allow to rise until doubled in volume, 60 to 90 minutes.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  5. Lightly brush top and sides of loaf with olive oil. Cut 1-inch deep slits diagonally across the top of the loaf, about 2 inches apart. Dust with grated cheese.

  6. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until nicely browned and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing, about 30 minutes.

Chef's Note

After the loaf has cooled, you can make crostini. Cut a few 3/4-inch-thick slices (on the diagonal) and brown them in a bit of olive oil over medium-high heat. I served my crostini with a green salad topped with a fried egg. Delicious!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
17g Fat
34g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 1357mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 192mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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