Calzones

Calzones: (Yield: 8 large calzones)- {May Meal}
32 frozen dinner roll dough, thawed
1 can pizza sauce (about 15 oz. jar)
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella or pizza blend cheese
Sliced olives
Pepperoni slices (about 4 pieces per calzone or a pinch of the mini ones for kids)
Vegetable oil

Homemade pizza sauce:
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 can water
1 tsp. salt, garlic salt, basil and oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper

Idea: This meal is so fun to do on family night or for another get-together. My kids love rolling out and creating their own- I just put out all of the toppings in a bowl, give each kid a paper plate with a little flour on it and let them have at it. (Supervise with sauce- they tend to want to do too much or too messy). It makes for some fun kitchen time with your kids, if you're into that. ;)

*Add: Any other toppings your family enjoys: Chopped green pepper, mushrooms, pineapple, diced tomatoes, canadian bacon, sausage, etc.

Serve with: Tossed green salad, calzones are also good dipped in sauce (marinara, alfredo or ranch)

Tip/Recommendation: We have included enough to make 8 large calzones, however, if you have smaller children, I would recommend just doing 1 dough ball for the top and one for the bottom rather than pressing 2 together for both (read instruction below). Once rolled out, this is plenty big for a child (more Bambino size). You can also make these open-face if you don't want all the carbs. Another option is to roll a bunch of dough balls together into one big pizza. Do whatever works, but my kids enjoy having their own individual one.

Instructions:
Remove calzone pack from freezer. Set dough balls out on greased cookie sheet to thaw individually(unthaw however many you want to make- may not need them all. For large calzone, 4 dough balls per person, for small bambino- 2 balls per person). The dough just needs to be unthawed, you don't want it to rise (I'd say allow about 2 hrs for unthaw- they just need to be soft throughout). Also unthaw your cheese and pepperoni slices. Prep any other toppings needed. Place all ingredients in a bowl.

For each calzone, press two dinner rolls together. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 4-5 inch circle. Spread 1/4 cup sauce to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, olives and about 4 pepperoni slices (and any other desired toppings). Press two more rolls together and roll into a lightly larger oval. Place over filling; firmly press edges to seal.

Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutres. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degress for 16-17 minutes or until golden brown.