Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN SUPREME CALZONES

Category: Sandwiches

1 batch pizza dough
Dried oregano
4 links Italian sausage, casing removed, browned and crumbled
20 slices pepperoni
1 large green pepper, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 of a 6 oz. can of black olives, drained and sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Olive oil, for brushing
Pizza sauce (recipe follows)

Preheat the oven to 500. If using a baking stone, preheat it in the oven.

Divide the pizza dough into four equal pieces and work with one at a time. Roll or press the dough into an 8-inch circle. Sprinkle the dough with dried oregano and on half of the circle top with 1/4 of the ingredients: Italian sausage, green pepper, onion, mushrooms, and olives, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired.

Fold the other half of the circle over the ingredients and press to seal. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough. Brush the tops of the calzones with olive oil. Transfer them to your baking stone or whatever vehicle you are using for baking. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce.

PIZZA SAUCE
15 oz. can tomato sauce
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano ,basil and onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder, seasoned salt and sugar

Combine all ingredients. Makes enough for 2 large pizzas, or 4 calzones