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Quarterback Calzones

Source: Quick Cooking Magazine



1 package (48 ounces) frozen dinner roll dough, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
32 pepperoni slices
Vegetable oil

For each calzone, press two dinner rolls together. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 6-in. x 3-1/2-in. oval. Spread 1/4 cup sauce to within 1/2 in. of edge. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon green pepper, 1 to 2 teaspoons olives and 4 pepperoni slices.

Press two more rolls together and roll into a slightly larger oval. Place over filling; firmly press edges to seal.

Cut another roll in half and roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut a 3-in. x 1/4-in. strip. Place lengthwise down center of calzone.

To form laces, cut four 1-in. x 1/8-in. strips; place across center strip. Cut two 4-in. x 1/4-in. pieces of dough.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 16-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cut calzones in half before serving.