HAM AND CHEDDAR STUFFED PRETZEL CALZONES

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How to make Ham and Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Calzones

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 1

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp kosher salt 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 bunch broccoli, heads trimmed and cut into smaller heads 2 ta

Steps:

Combine the water, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam.
Add the flour, salt, and butter. Mix with the dough hook on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Meanwhile, roast the broccoli: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan. Roast until lightly brown and slightly crunchy, about 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Keep oven on at 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
When dough is nearly doubled, prepare the water bath: Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large stockpot. When dough is doubled, remove from bowl and place on a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball into an 8-inch circle. Place some cheddar, then some ham, then some broccoli in the center. Fold one end of the circle over to the other end to form a half moon; pinch ends tightly to seal. Repeat with each piece of dough.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower one calzone at a time into hot water bath and boil for 30 seconds, flipping over halfway through. Remove from water bath and place on prepared baking sheets. Repeat with each calzone. Brush calzones with egg wash and sprinkle with salt. Bake 12-15 minutes or until calzones are a deep golden brown. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.