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Mediterranean Torte Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Cut 1 bread loaf in half crosswise.
Step #2 Roll out 1 half on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch circle.
Step #3 Cover up, & set aside.
Step #4 Press together remaining 1 1/2 dough loaves, & roll out onto a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
Step #5 Fit dough into a 9-inch springform pan, allowing edges to overhang.
Step #6 Drain spinach, red pepper strips, artichokes, & olives.
Step #7 Press spinach & red pepper strips between layers of paper towels, & set aside.
Step #8 Sauté mushrooms in a nonstick skillet 8 mins; drain.
Step #9 Layer half of salami, mushrooms, & olives in dough-lined pan; top this with half of cheese slices.
Step #10 Layer with half of ham, remaining salami, remaining ham, pepper strips, spinach, & artichokes; top this with remaining cheese slices.
Step #11 Stir together egg & water; brush on overhanging pastry edges.
Step #12 Top torte with remaining pastry round.
Step #13 Fold overhanging edges over top pastry, crimping as necessary, & press to seal.
Step #14 Brush top this with remaining egg mixture.
Step #15 Bake at 350° on bottom oven rack 30 to 35 mins.
Step #16 Remove from oven, & cover with aluminum foil wrap, if necessary, to prevent excessive browning.
Step #17 Bake 15 to 20 more mins.
Step #18 Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Step #19 Remove sides of pan, & cut into wedges.
Enjoy the Mediterranean Torte recipe