INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed
• 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup Italian-style tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS:

1. Divide dough into 8 portions. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add sausage. Cook until brown and crumbly; drain fat. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a baking sheet.
2. Stir onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and tomato sauce into skillet and simmer for 10 minutes. Roll each dough piece into a 5-inch circle. Spoon sausage mixture onto each circle; sprinkle with cheeses.
3. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough over to enclose filling; press to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet.
4. Beat egg with milk. Brush over calzones. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with pizza sauce.

• MAKES 8 CALZONES



• For convenience, you can prepare calzones as deirected and wrap individually in foil; freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw; reheat in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• Serving Variation - The filling possibilities are endless - add 1/4 cup chopped black olives, chopped pepper or sun dried tomatoes.



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