FOR THE DOUGH:

Step One: Pour the 1 cup warm water into the bowl of a stand mixer.

Step Two: Add the 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Stir.

Step Three: Next, mix in the 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) of yeast into the water/sugar mix. Let the whole mixture sit for 5 minutes until it is frothy.

Step Four: After 5 minutes, add in the 1 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, and 2 1/2 cups of flour.

Step Five: Mix with the dough hook attachment for 2-3 minutes until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Step Six: Pour the 3 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a large glass or ceramic bowl.

Step Seven: Transfer the dough to the oiled bowl. Flip the dough over a few times to completely cover the dough in oil.

Step Eight: Cover the bowl with a towel or Press-n-Seal (my preferred). Place the bowl in a warm place and let rise for about an hour.

Step Nine: After the dough has risen, it is ready to make into calzones.

FILLING AND BAKING THE CALZONES:

PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350* FAHRENHEIT.

Step One: To make the calzones, grab a piece of dough that is a little smaller than a baseball and place it on a spot to roll out.

Step Two: Roll the dough out into a thin circle.

Step Three: Place about 1/8 cup of shredded cheese in the middle of the dough. Make sure to have a mix of both the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Step Four: Put the desired filling on top of the cheese.

Step Five: Add another 1/8 cup of mixed cheese (cheddar and mozzarella) on top of the filling choice.

Step Six: Fold up the extra dough over the top of the fillings. Completely enclose the fillings inside of the calzone dough.

Step Seven: Bake in a 350* oven for 20-25 minutes until the dough is golden.

Step Eight: Remove from the oven and enjoy!