Pizza Calzone

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced thin
• 1 lb italian sausage, cooked
• 1 cup pepperoni
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes

Recipe

• 1 for the dough: dissolve the yeast in the warm water, it should be 105°f to max 115°f until it bubbles a little about 5 minutes. (any higher it will kill the yeast.) in a large bowl, stir in the sugar,oil,salt and 1 cup flour. add enough flour so it is easy to handle or (you can put it in a food processor). remove dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. cover the dough, put in a warm place and let it rise for 5 to 10 minutes.
• 2 for the sauce: add olive oil to medium heat in a sauce pan. add garlic and crushed red pepper to the heated oil; when pepper snaps and garlic sizzles, stir in crushed tomatoes. season with salt, pepper and italian seasonings. simmer for 5 minutes. stir in parsley.
• 3 roll the dough into 4 10 inch circles. place sauce and topping mix over half of the dough. add 1/2 cup cheese. fold over and crimp the edges shut.brush the edges with melted butter or beaten egg wash. bake at 350°f for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown. serve with additional sauce on the side or on top.