Calzone Recipe

calzone

pizza Dough
2 Cups (8 Ounces) Shredded Mozzarella
4 Ounces Salami, Cut Into Thin Strips
1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese
1/4 Cup Minced Fresh Basil
2 Italian Plum Tomatoes, Chopped
freshly Ground Pepper
1 Egg, Slightly Beaten 

prepare Pizza Dough.

heat Oven To 375 Degrees F.

punch Down Dough; Divide Into 6 Equal Parts. Roll Each Part Into 7-inch Circle On Lightly Floured Surface With Floured Rolling Pin.

mound Some Of The Mozzarella, Salami, Ricotta Cheese, Basil And Tomatoes On Half Of Each Circle To Within 1 Inch Of Edge. Sprinkle Each With Pepper. Carefully Fold Dough Over Filling; Pinch Edges To Seal Securely. Place Calzones On Greased Cookie Sheets; Brush With Egg. Bake Until Golden Brown, About 25 Minutes. Yields 6 Servings.

pizza Dough
1 Package Active Dry Yeast
1 Cup Warm Water (105 To 115 Degrees F)
1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 1/4 To 2 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour

dissolve Yeast In Warm Water In Large Bowl. Stir In Sugar, Salt, Oil And 1 Cup Of The Flour. Beat Until Smooth. Stir In Enough Remaining Flour To Make Dough Easy To Handle. Turn Dough Onto Lightly Floured Surface; Knead Until Smooth And Elastic, About 5 Minutes. Place In Greased Bowl; Turn Greased Side Up. Cover; Let Rise In Warm Place Until Almost Double, 30 To 40 Minutes.





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