Giant Baked Hero Food

GIGANTIC HERO

Steps:

• Assemble as you would a sandwich.

GIANT BAKED HERO

Steps:

• Pat loaves together.
• On a lightly floured board, roll dough into a 12" x18" rectangle.
• Garlic Oil: Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil with 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed and 1/2 teaspoon each dry basil leaves, dry oregano leaves and dry thyme leaves. Brush surface with 2 tablespoons garlic oil.
• Cover half dough lengthwise with overlapping layers of salami, ham, coppa, cheese, onions and peppers.
• Lift plain half of dough over filling (if dough sticks, loosen with a spatula). Press edges firmly together to seal.
• Using 2 wide spatulas, transfer packet to an oiled 12" x17" baking sheet; tuck ends of dough under.
• Brush with remaining oil.
• Let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 20 minutes.
• Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until richly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Cut sandwich lengthwise in half then crosswise into 3" slices.
• Grilled Onion: In an 8-10" frying pan over medium high heat, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar and 1 large onion, sliced. Stir often, until onion begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes; set aside.