A stromboli is a type of turnover made with pizza dough. It can be served as a main dish or as a snack food.
Strombolis are usually filled with various combinations of cheese, sauce, and various toppings such as pepperoni or sausage.
The name stromboli comes from Italian stromboli, meaning round roll. It was created in 1943 by Vincent Santini, an Italian baker living in New York City, for banquets at The Edison Hotel.
They were so popular that he decided to put them on his regular menu under another name; thus, strombolis were born!
Despite being less well-known than other Italian specialties like pizza or pasta, a stromboli is nonetheless a delicious option for those with a hankering for authentic Italian food. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, stromboli is sure to satisfy even picky eaters.
The tasty dish features strips of pan-fried dough stuffed with a variety of ingredients including pepperoni, salami, ham, and cheeses.
The dough is then rolled up and baked until golden brown. Head to South Philly’s Trattoria Carina in the late afternoon for an order of freshly made stromboli, hot out of the oven!
