Ham Calzones

• ricotta cheese↗2 2⁄3 cups
• boneless ham↗10 ounces

  chopped

• mozzarella cheese↗6 ounces

  shredded

• crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄8 teaspoon

  (more or less for taste)

• frozen bread dough2 loaves

  thawed and risen

• vegetable oil↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Stir ricotta cheese, ham, mozzarella cheese, and pepper until well blended.

3. 3

   Take each loaf of bread and either tear or cut into five pieces.

4. 4

   Flatten each piece of bread into a 5" circle.

5. 5

   (This part is tricky and with practice, it gets easier. I usually just use my hands to stretch the dough into a circle).

6. 6

   Place about a 1/4-1/2 C filling in center of bread and fold to one side.

7. 7

   Seal edges together by squeezing.

8. 8

   Place calzones on cookie sheets and brush with vegetable oil.

9. 9

   Cook for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

10. 10

    Enjoy!