Recipe(tried): Calzones

Susan,IL (2:06:47 PM) :

Calzones
Recipe By : Susan Wilson
Serving Size : 6

Pizza crust dough
1/2 pound pizza sausage
1 cup onion -- chopped
2 tomatoes -- chopped
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon basil -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -- crushed
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese -- shredded
1 egg -- slightly beaten

Prepare pizza crust dough as directed. cover; let rise in a warm place.

Cook sausage, onion till meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain, combine next 5 ingredients and 3 tablespoons water. Stir in meat mixture. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Cover let rest 10 minutes. On floured surface roll each into 8 inch circle. Spoon 2/3 cup meat misture ont half of each circle; Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Moisten edge of dough with mixtue of egg and 1 teaspoon water. Fold in half; seal edge by pressing with fork. Prick tops; brus with remaining egg mixture. Bake on greased baking sheet 375 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes.
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NOTES : Add mushrooms, peppers, or other favorite pizza toppings before sealing crust!