Braided Stromboli

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375º.

Step 2

On a piece of parchment paper, roll pizza dough out to a rectangle approximately 12 x 16 inches.

Step 3

If braiding, spread mustard sauce over center of dough lengthwise. Layer on meats, cheeses, basil then a sprinkle of Parmesan leaving an inch without toppings at both short ends and about 3-4 inches without toppings along both long sides. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.

Step 4

Cut strips from edge to filling at about ¾-1 inch intervals on both sides of filling. Then flip the untopped dough at both short ends over the filling, and start alternating strips starting at one end and folding over the filling, first from one side, then from the other, stretching a bit if needed to cover the filling.

Step 5

Whisk the egg white with water and brush over top of the braid. Slide loaf and parchment onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes till puffed and browned. Cool 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 6

Serve with marinara, if desired