Sicilian Loaf with Salami and Romano

Makes 12 to 16 servings

Description

Prep Time

25 minutes

Rise Time

25 minutes

Bake Time

25 to 30 minutes

Add a glass of wine and some fresh fruit for the perfect Italian picnic lunch.

Ingredients

1 box (about 16 ounces) hot roll mix

1-1/2 tablespoons Spice Islands Italian Herb Seasoning

8 ounces thinly sliced salami

3 eggs, hardboiled, peeled, quartered

5 to 6 anchovie filets

6 ounces grated pecorino romano

2 teaspoons Spice Islands Sweet Basil

1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Crushed Red Pepper

Directions

Combine hot roll mix and Italian herb seasoning; prepare dough according to package directions. Form dough into a single ball. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover loosely with cloth; let rise in a warm draft free place until doubled, about 25 minutes. Punch dough down and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 5 x 36-inch rectangle.

Layer salami, eggs, anchovies, cheese, basil, and crushed red pepper along the center of the rectangle. Bring up long sides and pinch to seal, enclosing filling. Bring ends together to form a circle; pinch to seal. Carefully transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve warm or at room temperature.