*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Ham And Cheese Calzones

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sandwiches                       Pizza

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             Flour -- up to 2-1/2 c
   1                    Pkg dry yeast
   1      ts            Salt
   1      c             Water
     1/2  c             Butter
   1                    Egg -- beaten
   4      oz            Fully cooked ham -- chopped
   8      oz            Ricotta cheese
   6      oz            Mozzarella cheese -- shredded
     1/4  c             Parmesan cheese -- grated
   4      c             Olive oil

For dough, stir together 1 cup flour, yeast, and salt.

In a sauce pan heat water and butter just until warm (115 to 120°F)
and butter is almost melted. Stir constantly. Add to flour mixture.
Stir vigorously until well combined. Stir in as much of the remaining
flour as you can.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead in enough
remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and
elastic, 6 to 8 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place in a greased
bowl, turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double, 30
to 45 minutes.

For Filling:

Stir together egg, ham, ricotta, mozzarella and, Parmesan cheeses.
Set aside.

Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

Divide dough into 8 portions and roll out each into a 7" circle.
Spoon about a rounded 2 tb filling onto half of each circle of dough.
Fold dough over filling, fold under edges, and pinch to seal.

Fry calzones, a few at a time, in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until
golden brown. Drain on paper towels.


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