Yummy Italian Calzones....

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INGREDIENTS-
    • 1  package active dry yeast
    • cup warm water
    • 1-2  tablespoon olive oil
    • teaspoon white sugar
    • teaspoon salt
    • 2 -3  cups flour
    • teaspoon olive oil
    • 2/ cup mozzarella cheese
    • 1 -12 cups sharp cheddar cheese
    • 12 cup sliced black olives
    • tablespoon dried basil
    • egg, beaten
    METHOD-

  • In a  bowl dissolve yeast in the warm water.
  •  Add 1 tablespoons of the oil, sugar and salt, and mix in 1-2 cup of the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the rest of the flour until the dough is smooth and workable.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 6 minutes or until it is elastic. Lay dough in a bowl containing the other teaspoon of olive oil, flipping to coat dough in the oil. 
  • Cover and let rise from 45 minutes or until almost doubled.While dough is rising combine all remaining ingredients except for the egg in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate to chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 378°F.When the dough is ready, punch it down and separate it into two equal parts.
  •  Roll the halves individually out into thin circles on a light floured surface.Fill one half of each circle with half of the filling mixture and fold over. 
  • Seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
  • Brush the top of each calzone with the egg wash and place on a greased cookie sheet.Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
  • Serve with tomato sauce or turmarind sauce.

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