Category: Bread

Dough:

4 cup Flour

1 tsp Salt

1 package Dry yeast

1 1/3 cup Warm water

2 tbsp Oil

1 tbsp Sugar

Filling:

1 1/2 lb Sweet Italain sausage

Removed from casings

1 12 oz can tomato paste

3 tbsp Minced onion

2 tsp Minced garlic

2 tsp Oregano

2/3 cup Grated romano cheese

1 1/2 cup Shredded mozareela cheese

2 tbsp Olive oil

Make dough: Mix flour and salt in large bowl.Make a well in center add yeast, water, oil and sugar.Let stand 5 minutes until yeasts dissolves foamy. Beat with spoon to make soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic adding more flour as needed. Place in a greased bowl cover and let rise double. Make filling: crumble sausage and cook over medium high heat to break up meat. Drain off fat. Stir in paste, onion and seasonings. Remove from heat and let cool. Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll each piece into a 14 x 9 inch rectangle.Spread 1/2 of filling to 1/2 inch of sides. Top with 1/2 of cheeses. Drizzle with oil. Roll up tightly from one long side.Pinch edges and tuck under to seal. Place on large baking sheet seam side down, two inches apart. Bend each roll intoa crescent shape.Bake in a 400 oven 45 minutes or golden and done. Cool 30 minutes before cutting. serve warm or at room temp.