Pizza Calzone

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You can make these in advance and freeze them. When ever you would like some, just take them from the freezer, heat in a oven, serve with the sauce and your all set. Kids love these as well as adults!!

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Steps

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For the dough: dissolve the yeast in the warm water , it should be 105f to max 115f until it bubbles a little about 5 minutes.

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In a large bowl , stir in the sugar , oil , salt and 1 cup flour.

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Add enough flour so it is easy to handle or.

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Remove dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

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Cover the dough , put in a warm place and let it rise for 5 to 10 minutes.

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For the sauce: add olive oil to medium heat in a sauce pan.

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Add garlic and crushed red pepper to the heated oil.

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When pepper snaps and garlic sizzles , stir in crushed tomatoes.

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Season with salt , pepper and italian seasonings.

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Simmer for 5 minutes.

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Stir in parsley.

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Roll the dough into 4 10 inch circles.

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Place sauce and topping mix over half of the dough.

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Add 1 / 2 cup cheese.

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Fold over and crimp the edges shut.

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Brush the edges with melted butter or beaten egg wash.

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Bake at 350f for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Serve with additional sauce on the side or on top.

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Ingredients

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yeast, warm water, oil, sugar, salt, flour, mushroom, italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, pepper, italian seasoning, fresh parsley leaves, italian-style diced tomatoes