Scrumptious Sausage Calzones

• active dry yeast↗1 ounce

  (1/4 ounce) package

• water↗1⁄2 cup

  (110-115 F)

• warm milk3⁄4 cup

  (110-115 F)

• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• flour↗3 - 3 1⁄4 cups

  (I make one of the three cups whole wheat flour)

• Italian sausage↗1 lb

  bulk

• frozen chopped spinach10 ounces

  thawed & well drained

• low-fat small-curd cottage cheese↗15 ounces
• grated parmesan cheese1⁄2 cup
• fresh parsley↗1 tablespoon

  minced

• pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• cornmeal↗2 tablespoons
• mushroom↗

  sliced or chopped (optional)

• onion, chopped (optional)↗
• additional olive oil or vegetable oil↗
• teaspoon garlic salt1⁄2
• cups pizza sauce, warmed↗1 1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, dissolve yeast in water& milk.

2. 2

   Add oil, salt, sugar and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth.

3. 3

   Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

4. 4

   Turn onto a floured surface& knead until smooth& elastic- approx.

5. 5

   6-8 minutes.

6. 6

   Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.

7. 7

   Cover& let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain.

9. 9

   Add spinach, cheeses, parsley& pepper; mix well.

10. 10

    (mushrooms, onions, etc. can be added at this point) Punch down dough; divide into six pieces.

11. 11

    On floured surface, roll each piece into 8" circle.

12. 12

    Top each w/ 2/3 c.

13. 13

    filling.

14. 14

    Fold dough over filling; pinch to seal.

15. 15

    Place on greased baking sheets that have been sprinkled with cornmeal.

16. 16

    Brush tops lightly with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt.

17. 17

    Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

18. 18

    Serve with pizza sauce.