Spinach Calzones

Spinach Calzones

Dough:

1 1/3 cups water

2 tablespoons olive oil

2/3 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon oregano

4 cups bread flour

2 1/2 teaspoons yeast

Filling:
10 1/2 ounces frozen chopped spinach

garlic powder

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup grated provolone cheese

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Process dough in bread machine. Remove dough from machine and roll it into circles of approximately 8 inches. Spread filling on one half of the circle leaving a border around it for closing. Close the calzone by folding the unfilled side on top of the filled side and crimping the edges closed with your fingers or a fork. Place on a lightly greased baking pan. Let rise approx. 30 minutes. Brush lightly with olive oil and bake at 500ºF for 15-30 minutes or until puffed and golden.

Spinach Filling:
Saute thawed spinach in olive oil and garlic powder until all water has evaporated. (Squeeze out excess liquid first) Mix cheeses into spinach. You may substitute frozen chopped broccoli for spinach.

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