Calzones

Dough Ingredients:
1 T yeast
1 c warm water
1 T sugar
2 T oil
1 t salt
2 3/4 c flour (maybe a little more)
spices (optional)

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.  Add oil, salt and 1 c of the flour.  Can add flavoring spices like basil, cracked pepper, dill, parmesan, garlic powder, etc.  Add the rest of the flour and mix well.  If using an electric mixer, knead 4-5 minutes.  If by hand, turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead at least 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.  Add additional flour if necessary during kneading.  Let rest 5 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Prepare cookie sheets with sprayed foil and sprinkle with corn meal.  Divide dough into 6 portions.  Flatten into circles and place sauce of choice and toppings in the center.  Fold over and twist edge shut.  Place on cookie sheets and bake until golden brown - about 15 minutes.

*I always triple this recipe for our family to make 18 calzones.  Our favorite fillings are sauce, pepperoni and cheese, but we've tried sausage, mushrooms, ricotta, peppers and olives too.