A stuffed calzone is a fun alternative to pizza. Broccoli and sausage make great fillings for this bread, but you can substitute just about any other veggie or meat you like.

Ingredients

• Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
• 3/4 cup Quick Marinara Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups grated cheese
• 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli crowns or 1 1/2 cups sliced precooked sausage

Instructions

1. Make a batch of Easy Homemade Pizza Dough and prepare a large baking sheet.

2. Divide the dough in half. With floured hands, press each half into a large oval, then switch to a rolling pin and roll it out until it measures about 6 by 9 inches.

3. Now your child can spoon sauce across the bottom half of each oval, leaving a 1-inch border uncovered. Then she should sprinkle on the cheese, followed by the broccoli pieces or sausage, dividing the toppings equally between the 2 calzones. TIP: Cut the broccoli into small pieces the steam in the baking calzone will cook it to just the right tenderness.

4. Use a fingertip to lightly moisten the entire edge of the dough with water, then fold the top over the side that's piled with toppings, matching up the edges. Pinch together the edges, making sure the layers stick. TIP: When sealing the calzones, pinch together the edges and give them a short roll to create a roped edge.

5. Transfer the calzones onto the baking sheet, spacing them well apart, and use a knife to poke 3 or 4 small steam vents in the top of each one. Let the calzones rest for 10 minutes while you heat the oven to 400º.

6. Bake the calzones on the center oven rack for about 30 minutes, until dark and crusty on the top and bottom. Slide the calzones onto a wire rack and let them cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Be careful the steam inside can be very hot. Serves 4 to 6.

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