Quarterback Calzones

Ingredients

-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

Directions

For each calzone, press two dinner rolls together. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 6 x 3 1/2-inch oval. Spread 1/4 cup sauce to within 1/2 inch 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 inch. thickness. Cut a 3 x 1/4-inch strip. Place lengthwise down center of calzone.


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

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