Whole Wheat Vegetable Calzone Food

WHOLE WHEAT CALZONES

Steps:

• For Dough:.
• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
• Add the honey and let stand 5 minutes until yeast foams.
• Add the oil, salt, and all-purpose flour; beat well.
• Stir in enough of the whole wheat pastry flour to make a very stiff dough.
• Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. During this time dough will become soft.
• For Filling:.
• Heat the tomato sauce with the basil and oregan; reserve.
• Simmer the sausages in water to cover for 20 minutes.
• Drain and cool the sausages.
• Remove sausage casings and slice thinly.
• In a medium bowl combine cheeses.
• Construction:.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divde risen dough in half.
• Roll one half out on a lightly floured surface to an 11-inch circle.
• Brush lightly with olive oil and spread half of the tomato sauce over half of the dough circle to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
• Top sauce with half the sausage and sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture.
• Fold plain half over filling to within 1/4 inch of the opposite edge.
• Roll bottom edge up over top edge and pinch or crimp together to seal.
• Brush with olive oil.
• Transfer to baking sheet. Pierce top with fork.
• Repeat process with remaining dough and fillings.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Variations: Add your favorite fillings such as onions, green peppers, mushrooms, olives, spinach, cooked ground beef, pepperoni -- the sky's the limit.

WHOLE WHEAT VEGETABLE CALZONE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°.2. Prepare Whole Wheat Calzone Dough. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Pat each into 7-inch circle on lightly floured surface, turning dough over occasionally to coat with flour.3. Rinse frozen broccoli in cold water to separate drain. Mix dressing, salt and cream cheese until well blended (mixture will appear curdled). Stir in broccoli and remaining vegetables.4. Top half of each circle with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Fold dough over filling fold edge up and pinch securely to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet brush with egg. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. WHOLE WHEAT CALZONE DOUGH1 package active dry yeast1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt2 1/2 to 3 cups whole wheat flour1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Stir in sugar, oil, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover with bowl and let rest 5 minutes.1 SERVING: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 155) Fat 17g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 770mg Carbohydrates 47g (Dietary Fiber 9g) Protein 11g.

WHOLE WHEAT CALZONE

Steps:

• In medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil; saute onion, green and red peppers, and garlic for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add chicken, salt, pepper and oregano; stir occasionally until meat is browned, about 10 minutes.
• Drain off excess fat. Remove skillet from heat.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, parsley and beaten egg; mix well and set aside.
• Make bread mix according to directions.
• Divide in 4 parts and roll each into a 9-inch circle.
• Place 1/4 of meat mixture on each.
• Moisten edges with water; fold to enclose filling, and press edges to seal.
• On a lightly greased baking sheet, cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
• Brush tops with egg yolk and water.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.