Cheeseburger Calzones February 21, 2009

First, mix up the dough.

1 c. warm water

1 packet yeast

Soften the yeast in the water in a mixing bowl.

1/2 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1  1/2 tsp canola oil

2  1/2 c. bread flour

Add to the bowl and mix with dough hook (If you have electric mixer).

Add additional flour as needed until bowl comes clean.  Continue to knead 2 more minutes (on power 2 in a KitchenAid) until right texture is achieved.

Put the dough in a greased bowl and let rise for about 15 minutes.

While the dough rises, make the filling.

1 lb ground beef.

Brown in skillet until done.  Then add:

a few squirts of ketchup (about 1/4-1/2 cup)

a little bit of mustard (about half the amount of ketchup)

a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce

2 pinches chili powder

Mix until combined.

Spread the dough out on a pizza pan, and spread into a circle as if making a pizza.  Pour the meat mixture onto half of the dough, leaving a space at the edge.

1/4 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

Spread shredded cheddar across the top of the meat.  Fold the dough over the top, then fold up the edge of the dough, all the way around, so that nothing leaks out.

Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes or until bread is baked and slightly golden.  To make a crispier, golden top on the dough, brush it with egg or olive oil.