Sausage Calzones

Makes 6 servings

1 -------------------package active dry yeast

1/2 ---------------cup warm water (110* to 115*)

3/4 ---------------cup warm milk (110* to 115*)

2 ------------------tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil , divided

1 -1/2 ------------ teaspoon salt

1 ------------------teaspoon sugar

3 to 3 -1/4 ------cups all-purpose flour

1 ------------------pound bulk Italian sausage

1 ------------------package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry

1 ------------------carton (15 ounce) ricotta cheese

1/2 ---------------cup Parmesan cheese

1 ------------------tablespoon parsley

1/8 ---------------teaspoon pepper

2 ------------------tablespoons garlic salt

1 -1/2 ------------cups pizza sauce , warmed

1) In a large bowl , dissolve yeast in water . Add milk , 2 tablespoons oil , salt , sugar and 2 cups flour , beat until smooth . Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough .

2) Turn onto a floured surface ; knead until smooth and elestic , about 6 to 8 minutes . Place in a greased bowl ; turn once to grease top . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled , about 1 hour .

3) Meanwhile , in a large skillet , cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink ; drain . Add the spinach , cheese , parsley and pepper ; mix well .

4) Punch dough down ; divide into 6 pieces . On a floured surfaace , roll each piece into an 8-inch circle . Top each with 2/3 cup filling . Fold dough over filling ; pinch to seal .

5) Place on greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal . Brush tops lightly with remaining oil ; sprinkle with garlic salt . Bake at 400* for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown . Serve with pizza sauce .

Italian sausage combined with ricotta cheese , Parmesan and spinach makes these calzones unforgettable .