Giant Calzone

Name: Giant Calzone
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups water (70° to 80°); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 can (26 ounces) garlic and herb spaghetti sauce, divided; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (26 ounces) garlic and herb spaghetti sauce, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1

In bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and cool.
2

Preheat oven to 350°. When bread machine cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a lightly greased
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4

Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce over half of circle to within 1/4 in. of edges. Layer with Parmesan cheese, sausage, mushrooms, green pepper, onion and mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal.
5

With a sharp knife, make two slashes in dough; brush with egg. Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into six wedges. Warm remaining spaghetti sauce; serve with calzone. Freeze option: Freeze individual wedges of cooled in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, microwave calzone on high on a microwave-safe plate until heated through.