For those who don’t own an auto bread machine (they are often available for under $8 at thrift stores), or who are extra short on time, frozen dough may be used in a pinch. French bread dough will come out crisper and more like pizzeria calzone, but regular bread dough may be used in a pinch. For a complete meal, just add a tossed salad.
Don’t be surprised if this becomes a favorite family meal. Kids even like to help roll the dough, and they can add their own additions to the filling.
6 Servings
Crust
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon yeast
2 cups Italian Meat Mix from the Basic Italian Meat Mix Module
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced pepperoni, (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 26 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
- Place the crust ingredients in the order given in the pan of an automatic bread machine.
- Set the cycle to dough cycle and start.
- After five minutes of running, check the dough to make sure it forms a soft ball. If it is too soft, add a little more flour; if the ball of dough is too stiff, add a little more water and start the cycle over.
- When the cycle is finished, transfer it to a floured surface, preferably a lightly floured pastry cloth .
- Divide the dough into 6 pieces.
- Form each piece into a ball and let rest a few minutes.
- Roll each ball of dough into an 8" circle.
- Spoon 1/3 cup of the Italian Meat Mix in the center, top with 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, and cover with a few slices of pepperoni.
- Spray the edges of the dough with a little water and fold in half, pressing to seal the edge.
- Flute the edge and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush each with olive oil.
- Let the calzones rise while the oven heats to 425°.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until the top is crisp and golden brown.
- Heat the spaghetti sauce; serve over the calzones.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 Calories from Fat 228
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 37% Protein 15% Carb. 48%
Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 25 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Sodium 2008 mg
Total Carbohydrate 75 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 23 g
Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 26% Calcium 0% Iron 11%