Broccoli Cheese Calzone with Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:
Pizza dough:

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package of bread machine yeast or 2 ½ teaspoons yeast

Filling:

• 2 cups of frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 clove garlic, crushed or 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• ½ cup of grated Mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
• 1 small can of black olive slices
• Topping:
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
Place the pizza dough ingredients in the bread machine and set to the dough cycle.
Mix together the filling ingredients and set aside.
Divide the dough into four pieces.
Roll each piece out into a circle about the size of a pie pan. (8-9 inches)
Place a quarter of the filling in each round and fold the dough over the top.
Crimp the edges by rolling the dough edge up and crimping with a fork or squeezing with your fingers.
Cut 2 or 3 small slits in the top to let the steam escape while baking.
Brush the calzones with olive oil.
Place them on a greased baking sheet, with no edges touching.
Bake in a 425 degree oven for 12-18 minutes, until golden brown.
Warm the marinara sauce in the microwave.
Serve the calzones with marinara sauce and grated Parmesan cheese on the side.



Photo/Canadacow on Flickr

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