Pizza Calzone - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
    1 cup warm water
    2 tablespoons oil
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 teaspoon salt
    2 3/4 cups flour
    1 cup mushroom, sliced thin
    1 lb Italian sausage, cooked
    1 cup pepperoni
    2 cups mozzarella cheese
    Marinara Sauce
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    2 garlic cloves, crushed
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    1 teaspoon italian seasoning
    1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
    1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
Preparation
    For the Dough: dissolve the yeast in the warm water, it should be 105\u00b0F to max 115\u00b0F until it bubbles a little about 5 minutes. (any higher it will kill the yeast.) In a large bowl, stir in the sugar,oil,salt and 1 cup flour. Add enough flour so it is easy to handle or (you can put it in a food processor). Remove dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough, put in a warm place and let it rise for 5 to 10 minutes.
    For the Sauce: Add olive oil to medium heat in a sauce pan. Add garlic and crushed red pepper to the heated oil; when pepper snaps and garlic sizzles, stir in crushed tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.
    Roll the dough into 4 10 inch circles. Place sauce and topping mix over half of the dough. Add 1/2 cup cheese. Fold over and crimp the edges shut.Brush the edges with melted butter or beaten egg wash. Bake at 350\u00b0F for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with additional sauce on the side or on top.

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