*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Exquisite Calzones

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Italian                          Sandwiches

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 15      Ounces        Ricotta Cheese
  1      Cup           Provolone Cheese -- shredded
  1      Cup           Fontina Cheese -- shredded
    1/4  Pound         Prosciutto -- chopped
  2 1/4  Ounces        Olives -- sliced and drained
 10                    Pepperoncini - Stemmed And Chopped -- cleaned and
chopped
    1/3  Cup           Sun-Dried Tomatoes -- drained-chopped*
  2      Tablespoons   Fresh Basil -- chopped
  2      Loaves        Frozen Bread Dough -- thawed
  1      lg            egg
  1      tbsp          water

When piping hot, these make delicious mid-winter supper fare. Chilled,
they travel well to a summer picnic.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, provolone, and fontina cheeses,
prosciutto, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes and basil; set aside. Brush 2
large baking sheets with olive oil (preferably that drained from the
tomatoes) or salad oil; set aside.

Divide each loaf of bread dough into 3 pieces. On a floured surface, roll
each piece into a 7-inch round. On half of each round, place a heaping 1/2
cup of the ricotta mixture and spread it to within 1/2 inch of the edge.

In a small howl, beat the egg with the water.  Brush the mixture over the
edges of dough rounds, then fold empty half of dough round over the
filling, forming a crescent shape. Press or decoratively pinch edges to seal.

Place 3 Calzones on each baking sheet; brush each Calzones with oil and
bake in a 400° F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve
immediately, or cool, then wrap and refrigerate. Re-warm to desired
temperature in a microwave oven prior to serving.
Yields 6 servings.

Source: Sandwich Cuisine Oregon Style, by Jan Roberts-Dominguez
Formatted for Master Cook by Brenda Adams
Posted mc-recipe 8/12/96

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NOTES : *reserve salad oil, or olive oil drained from tomatoes to brush on
baking sheets.