Calzones

I think I finally got calzones right!  Took me 3 tries but tonight, they were perfect!

Calzones

2 c bread flour

1 tbsp dry active yeast           

1 tsp salt

Water

Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl.  Turn on mixer.  Pour warm water into bowl slowly until dough forms.  Allow to process for 2-3 minutes until dough gathers on paddle.  Turn off mixer and test dough for stickiness; it should be slightly sticky.  If it’s too wet, add more flour and mix.  If dough is correct, change to dough hook and knead in mixer for 7 minutes.  Dough should not be sticky at all.  Place dough in greased bowl, spray with Pam, cover with towel and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled.

Punch down dough.  Cut into 2 pieces.  Roll out dough into a 10 – 12” circle on corn meal covered pizza peal.  Layer on the toppings of your choice on half of circle.  Don’t forget the cheese! 

Pull dough over top of toppings and pinch to seal.  Cut several slits in top of dough pocket to allow steam to escape.

Bake on pizza stone or baking sheet at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Serve with sauce.

Yum!