How to make Calzones

Here is a nice recipe for the entire family. It's simple and easy and won't keep you in the kitchen for hours. It makes a great appetizer or snack for those times you get hungry between meals. So go ahead and impress your family and friends and give this recipe a try.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions:

Things You'll Need:

• Frozen bread dough (thawed) 
• Mozzarello cheese 
• Sausage, Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon 
• I can of diced tomatoes 
• Olives (if desired) 
• One or all of the following: red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms (your choice) 
• Olive oil or egg wash 
  

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2: Saute sausage or canadian bacon with the onion, bell pepper and mushrooms.

Step 3: Roll out the thawed risen dough into three circles on a floured surface. A sanatized cleaned countertop will do.

Step 4: Mix the cheese, sauteed mixture, tomatoes and olives (if desired.)

Step 5: Fill each circle with approximately 1.5 cups of the sauteed mixture.

Step 6: Fold over the calzone and seal; brush each calzone with an egg wash or olive oil.

Step 7: Allow the prepared calzones to rise for 15-30 minutes, or put directly into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.