Calzones!

So I wanted to make my own calzones with a little less cheese since the ones in Ithaca have a lake full of cheese in them. This is more like a calzone roll up. You can make it a traditional calzone by not rolling the dough with filling up, but shaping it into a pocket instead. :) Don't forget that marinara sauce for dipping! :)


My Version of Calzones

1 loaf freezer bread dough
1/4 c. tomato paste
1 tsp. garlic powder
4 oz. pepperoni --turkey
4 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup to 1 cup ricotta
Any other pizza topping -spinach, mushrooms, pineapple, etc etc.

Thaw bread dough 1 1/2 to 2 hours or in fridge overnight. Roll out to 9 x 12 inch. Spread with ingredients; layer the meat and cheese. You could alternatively mix the cheeses in advance and then spread them over the dough. Roll up like jelly roll or just fold into a half moon pie. LEt dough sit @ room temp or warm counter to rise for about an hour to an hour and a half.
Then for various crusts:
crunchy and crisp and brown: Brush with water and lightly salt.
light, fluffy brown crust: brush with 1/2 tbsp melted butter.
shiny crust: brush with egg.

Make shallow slashes at 2 inch intervals. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.