Mini Calzones With Margherita® Pepperoni - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dough:
4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
Stuffing:
8 ounces Margherita(R) pepperoni slices
8 ounces shredded mozzarella
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
Egg wash (optional)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Ground thyme (optional)

Preparation

On a flat surface, place the flour, sugar, salt & butter to create a well.
In a separate bowl place lukewarm water and yeast. Mix well together. Incorporate the water/yeast mixture into center of your well. Knead your dry and wet ingredients together until it takes the shape of a ball. Let the dough rest for approximately 2 hours.
Divide your ball into 2 ounce sections. Roll out each 2 ounce section into a circular flat surface. Place Pepperoni, Mozzarella and Mushroom slices in the center.
Fold over your dough, creating a half moon shape. Optional: brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds and thyme.
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 425 degrees. Cut into 3 strips and serve.