Calzones

Calzone Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 1/2 cups Bluebird Grain Farms flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• Pepper to taste
• Variety of vegetables/meat for filling (approximately 3 cups)
• Tomato sauce or pesto optional
• Cheese of choice
• Semolina flour or corn starch

To Make the Dough

• In a small boal, dissolve the yeast in warm water.  Let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, olive oil, salt, oregano and pepper.  Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.  Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it's no longer sticky and a stiff ball of dough has formed.
• Place ball of dough into a large bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in volume.

To Make the Calzones

• Grate cheese, chop vegetables/meat and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Oil large cookie sheet & sprinkle with Semolina flour or corn starch.
• Split dough into 4 balls.  Form dough into rounds and roll out into large, flat circles.
• Cover 1/2 the crust with toppings.
• Fold crust over and press closed with fork.
• Drizzle olive oil over top of calzones.  Place in oven and cook for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.