Quarterback Calzones

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (48 ounce) package frozen dinner rolls, dough thawed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped ripe olives (optional)
• 32 pepperoni slices
• vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 for each calzone, press two dinner rolls together. on a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 6-in. x 3-1/2-in. oval. spread 1/4 cup sauce to within 1/2 inches of edge. top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon green pepper, 1 to 2 teaspoons olives if desired and 4 pepperoni slices. press two more rolls together and roll into a slightly larger oval. place over filling; firmly press edges to seal. cut another roll in half and roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. cut a 3-in. x 1/4-in. strip. place lengthwise down center of calzone. to form laces, cut four 1-in. x 1/8-in. strips; place across center strip. cut two 4-in. x 1/4-in. pieces of dough. place one across each end of calzone, curving to form a crescent shape. transfer to a greased baking sheet. lightly brush tops with oil. cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. bake, uncovered, at 375° for 16-17 minutes or until golden brown. cut calzones in half before serving. yield: 8 calzones.