Spooky Calzone Snake

Ingredients

Instructions

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   Dough: 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 cup warm water 1 package active dr y yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil 1� teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups all-pur pose our, di v i ded Filling: 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 cups shreddded mozzarella cheese � cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 ounces sliced pepperoni 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley � teaspoon Italian seasoning � cup sliced black olives � green bell pepper � cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 egg 1 tablespoons Water Proof yeast in sugar and warm water.

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   Stir in oil, salt, and 2 cups of our; mix on Low until the mixture forms a wet dough.

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   With the machine running, add 1 cup of our, 1/4 cup at a time, and knead until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl into a ball.

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   Knead for 3 to 5 more minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

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   Lightly oil a large bowl; place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil.

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   Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

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   Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, parsley, Italian seasoning, olives, green pepper, and mushrooms in a large bowl; set aside.

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   Preheat the oven to 375�F.

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   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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    Punch down dough; roll it out into a long, at strip about 9 inches wide by 30 inches long.

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    Spoon lling mixture down the center of dough strip, leaving about 1 inch on all sides for sealing.

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    Pull edges of dough together; pinch to seal and form a long, lled roll.

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    Place roll, seam-side down, onto the parchment paper in a snakey "S" shape, and tuck the ends underneath to seal.

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    Beat egg in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water; brush egg wash over calzone.

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    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until calzone is golden brown.