italian sausage calzones

Name: Italian Sausage Calzones
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoon(s) dry, jarred yeast; 1 cup(s) warm water; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 pound(s) italian sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained; 2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese; 1 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste; 1 can(s) (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried italian seasoning; 1 - egg white, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon(s) sesame seeds

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Apr 20, 2018

You can freeze unbaked calzones by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with freezer paper. When they are completely frozen, transfer to a zip-lock bag. You can keep frozen for up to 3 months. To cook calzones from frozen, preheat oven to 400° and bake for 30 minutes.

Rate

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons dry, jarred yeast
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 pound italian sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried italian seasoning
1 - egg white, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

How To Make italian sausage calzones

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Combine yeast mixture, salt, oil and 1 cup flour in a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.

Step 2

Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until fmooth and elastic. Place in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Step 3

Punch dough down; Separate into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into balls and roll flat.
Step 4

Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Step 5

Combine sausage, cheese, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning; mix well. Spread mixture in center of each piece of dough. Fold over filling, overlapping edges. Pinch ends together
Step 6

Mix the egg whites with water and brush the top of each calzone with egg white mixture and sprinkle sesame seeds.
Step 7

Place lightly on Prepared baking sheet. Bake until 15 to 20 minutes or until the calzones are golden brown. Let the calzones cool for a few minutes before serving.
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