Big Calzone

ignore my dirty plate :)

• For the bread: Let sit for 5 minutes in a large mixing bowl: 1cup warm water, 1 T yeast, 1 T sugar
• Once the yeast has bubbled, add: 2 T oil, 1 t Salt, 1 cup Flour. Add more flour until dough is not sticky but isn't too dense. Kneed for about 5 minutes. Let dough rise until doubled, punch down and let rise again.
• Roll Dough into a large rectangle and place on a greased cookie sheet.
• Layer pizza toppings down the middle. Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, peppers, etc.
• Season with garlic, oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, etc.
• Cut 1 inch strips down both sides around toppings. Fold the strips to the middle and braid the top together. Top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Slice and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes: after the calzone comes out of the oven brush with garlic butter....quite delicious!