whole wheat calzone

it's the weekend, and what better dinner to make than a calzone! it's a fun dinner for kids or even a stay at home date night. and this is a healthier calzone than most, so take a look.

i have been substituting whole wheat flour as much as possible lately into my recipes, and sometimes it is just kind of bland tasting. but this recipe for the dough was delicious and better tasting than others i have tried. my husband and i really enjoyed it and this recipe is directed specifically for pizzas. it is simple and easy, with ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard.

ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 package active dry yeast

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup hot water

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon of honey or sugar

1 small can tomato sauce

bundle of fresh basil

organic mozzarella cheese, sliced

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

salt and pepper to taste

directions

preheat oven to 425

in large mixing bowl combine whole wheat flour, yeast, and salt

blend in hot water, oil, and honey or sugar

stir by hand until all ingredients are combined, about 3 minutes

cover bowl with plastic wrap till rises to desired level, about 30 minutes

butter or spray a pan or cookie sheet and press risen dough onto pan

add tomato sauce and desired toppings to the center of the dough in a linear pattern

with a knife cut 10-12 slits on each side of the toppings (dont press to hard like me, i left dents)

slowly fold over each flap and wrap it up

cook for 17-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown

serve!