Cheese Calzone (Calzone al formaggio)

INGREDIENTS:

Pizza Dough
1 lb. ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 pinch ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 500F. Take a 6 oz. dough ball and place on floured surface.

Spread, with finger tips, to a 6 inch circle. Place 2/3 cup cheese mix on one side and fold over other side. Seal with finger tips making sure no cheese mixture is in the seal.

Pinch the edge to assure a tight seal. Pat calzone to even filling inside.

Check seal again for leaks. Repeat with the others.

Place calzones on a lightly greased baking sheet or pizza stone.

Cut a 1 inch slit in the top of each for venting while baking.

Place in center of oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with your favorite tomato sauce, warmed, either on top or on the side for dipping.