Spooky Calzone Snake

Name: Spooky Calzone Snake
Ingredients: Dough:; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; Filling:; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste; 1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional); 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips (optional); 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional); 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water

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Ingredients

Dough:
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Filling:
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips (optional)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Directions

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["Dissolve the sugar in the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle the yeast over the water, and let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Stir in the oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour, and mix on Low until the mixture forms a wet dough. With the machine running, add 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, and knead until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl into a ball. Knead for 3 to 5 more minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.", "Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.", "Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, pepperoni, parsley, Italian seasoning, olives, green pepper, and mushrooms in a large bowl, and set aside.", "Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.", "Punch down the dough, and roll it out into a long, flat strip about 9 inches wide by 30 inches long. Spoon the filling mixture down the center of the dough strip, leaving about 1 inch on all sides for sealing. Pull edges of the dough together; pinch to seal and form a long, filled roll. Place the roll, seam side down, onto the parchment paper in a snakey \"S\"" shape