Sausage and Vegetable-Filled Loaf
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
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FOOD PROCESSOR DOUGH
- 1 1⁄4 ounces active dry yeast
- 1⁄4 cup warm water (105 F to 115 F )
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, slightly softened
- 2 eggs
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FILLING
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup eggplant, pared into 3/8-inch cubes
- 1⁄2 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 small onion, sliced
- 1⁄2 cup tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (8 ounces)
- 1⁄2 lb mild Italian sausage, cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
directions
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START BY MAKING FOOD PROCESSOR DOUGH:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in small bowl; add sugar.
- Let stand 10 minutes. Place flour and salt in food processor workbowl fitted with the steel blade; process 3 or 4 seconds.
- Cut butter into cubes; arrange on flour. Process 15 seconds. Add eggs, 1 at a time, processing 5 seconds after each addition.
- Add yeast mixture and process until dough cleans side of bowl, 2 to 10 seconds.
- Place dough in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
- Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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TO FINISH THE LOAF:
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After preparing Food Processor Dough:
- In 2 1/2 quart saucepan, add water, eggplant, zucchini, green pepper and onion. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer until eggplant is softened, 3 to 4 minutes; drain. Stir in tomato and Italian seasoning.
- Stir down dough. Turn 2/3 of the dough onto lightly floured surface; roll into 11" circle. Ease dough into pan, patting 1 1/2" up side. Layer 1 cup of the cheese, the sausage, vegetables and remaining cheese evenly over dough in pan (filling should not come above edge of dough).
- Roll remaining dough into 9" circle; cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on filling, slightly overlapping edges and tucking ends under. Brush dough with margarine. Cover and allow to rise in warm place 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 375°F Bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
mersaydees
Bloomington, Indiana