MINI CALZONES WITH MARGHERITA® PEPPERONI

Mini Calzones with Margherita® Pepperoni image

Mini calzones stuffed with savory Margherita® pepperoni slices, shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh mushrooms.

Provided by Margherita Meats

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Margherita® Meats

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour
¾ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces Margherita® pepperoni slices
8 ounces shredded mozzarella
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon Egg wash
1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
1 pinch Ground thyme

Steps:

On a flat surface, place the flour, sugar, salt & butter to create a well.
In a separate bowl place lukewarm water and yeast. Mix well together. Incorporate the water/yeast mixture into center of your well. Knead your dry and wet ingredients together until it takes the shape of a ball. Let the dough rest for approximately 2 hours.
Divide your ball into 2 ounce sections. Roll out each 2 ounce section into a circular flat surface. Place Pepperoni, Mozzarella and Mushroom slices in the center.
Fold over your dough, creating a half moon shape. Optional: brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds and thyme.
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 425 degrees. Cut into 3 strips and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 983.5 calories, Carbohydrate 103.3 g, Cholesterol 108.7 mg, Fat 43.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 42.6 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 3102.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g