* Calzones *

Back when I worked at Papa Murphy's in Logan, UT, we got free pizza basically whenever we wanted it. My hubby and I were newly married and (what we thought was) poor (now with 2 kids and a house payment, we really know what poor is) and pizza was on our table for dinner at least twice a week. Plain old pizza was great...we could put any toppings we wanted on it and the possibilities were endless...but it got old. Then we went through a CALZONE phase---and it was delicious! What's not to like about a pizza folded in half? Especially for someone like me who loves the crust!

Fast forward to a few weeks ago...we had dinner with a few couples in our ward and our neighbor Rachel made THE YUMMIEST calzones! I got the recipe from her and you must try it!

* Calzone Dough *
1 1/2 T. yeast
1 c. warm water
1 T. sugar
1 T. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
2 3/4 to 3 1/4 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar, oil, and salt. Add 1 cup of flour. Beat. Mix in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise 30 minutes. Divide dough into 6 equal parts.

* Pizza Sauce *
8 oz can tomato sauce
4 oz can mushrooms, drained
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. oregano
1 clove garlic crushed

* Toppings *
1-2 c. cheese
1 egg, beaten
pepperoni
canadian bacon
olives
ground beef
bacon
pineapple
tomatoes
mushrooms
(basically anything you want)

Roll each piece of dough into 7 inch round circles. Spread sauce over half of each circle leaving 1 in on sides. Top with whatever toppings you choose. Carefully fold dough over filling. Pinch edges. Place on greased cookie sheet and let rise 15 minutes. Prick tops of calzones with a fork. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake at 375* until golden brown for 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.