Lamb and Feta Cheese Calzones

Classic Greek ingredients--lamb, black olives, and feta cheese--fill this hearty pizza turnover recipe.


Lamb and Feta Cheese Calzones

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Related Categories: Lamb, Lunch Sandwiches
 
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Ingredients
  • 2-3/4  to 3-1/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1  package
    active dry yeast
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2  teaspoons
    dried basil
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  • 2  teaspoons
    dried oregano
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  • 2  teaspoons
    dried Italian seasoning, crushed
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  cup
    warm water (120 degree F to 130 degree F)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    cooking oil
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  • 1  pound
    ground lamb or ground beef
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped onion
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1  cup
    Herbed Pizza Sauce (see Recipe Center) or one 8-ounce can pizza sauce
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  • 1/2  cup
    sliced pitted ripe olives or sliced fresh mushrooms
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  • 1  cup
    crumbled feta cheese or shredded provolone cheese (4 ounces)
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  • 2  teaspoons
    milk
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  • 1  teaspoon
    sesame seed
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Directions
1.
To prepare garlic and herb pizza dough, in a large combine 1-1/4 cups of the flour, yeast, salt, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning and garlic. Add 1 cup warm water and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Divide dough in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
2.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to greased baking sheets. Set aside.
3.
For the filling, cook lamb or beef, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Stir in cinnamon. Spread pizza sauce on half of each dough circle to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle meat mixture over sauce. Top with olives or mushrooms and feta or provolone cheese.
4.
Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough in half over filling. Seal edges by pressing with tines of a fork. Flute edges, if desired. Cut slits in tops. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seed.
5.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 488, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 567 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 23 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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