Garbage Bread

Ah, Garbage Bread—a fun, hearty, “everything-but-the-kitchen-sink” stuffed bread! Despite the name, it’s absolutely delicious, often made with bread dough stuffed with cheese, meats, veggies, and spices. Here’s a solid, classic approach:

Ingredients

For the dough (or use store-bought pizza dough for convenience):

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 ¼ cups warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the filling (customizable “garbage” mix):

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
• ½ cup sliced pepperoni or ham (optional)
• 1 small bell pepper, diced
• ½ small onion, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

For topping:

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Extra Parmesan or Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough:
   • In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
   • Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5–7 minutes).
   • Cover and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the filling:
   • Cook sausage (if raw) and sauté onions, peppers, and mushrooms until softened.
   • Mix all filling ingredients together in a large bowl, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
3. Assemble the bread:
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Roll dough into a rectangle (about 12×16 inches).
   • Spread filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
   • Roll dough tightly from one long side to form a loaf (like a jelly roll). Pinch edges to seal.
4. Bake the bread:
   • Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
   • Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan or extra herbs.
   • Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Serve:
   • Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing.
   • Great with marinara sauce for dipping.

💡 Tips:

• You can use whatever meats or veggies you have—hence the “garbage” name.
• Adding shredded cheddar or provolone can make it extra gooey.
• For a quicker version, use pre-cooked meats and pre-sliced veggies.

If you want, I can also give a mini muffin version of Garbage Bread, perfect for parties or snacks.

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