Calzones

By 1For_Him

Optional crust recipe...
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon olive oil (to roll ball of dough in before rising)

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup water (110-115 F)
• 3/4 cup warm milk (110-115 F)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 -3 1/4 cups flour (I make one of the three cups whole wheat flour)
• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• Other optional ingredients: pepperoni, red peppers, banana peppers, canadian bacon, roasted veggies, etc.
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed & well drained
• 15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• sprinkling of basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• additional olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce, warmed

Details

Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, dissolve yeast in water& milk. Add oil, salt, sugar and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface& knead until smooth& elastic- approx. 6-8 minutes.

Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover& let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add spinach, cheeses, parsley& pepper; mix well. Punch down dough; divide into six pieces. On floured surface, roll each piece into 8" circle. Top each w/ 2/3 c. filling. Fold dough over filling; pinch to seal.

Place on greased baking sheets that have been sprinkled with cornmeal. Brush tops lightly with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce.