Snake Calzone

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Add the sugar and warm water to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix to dissolve the sugar. Add the yeast and let sit for about 5 minutes, it will form a creamy foam.
2. Add the oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour, and mix on low to combine until a wet dough is formed. Slowly add the last cup of flour and continue to mix until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the side of the bowl.
3. Knead for about 3-5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Lightly oil a large bowl. Add the dough and roll around to coat. Top the bowl with a towel and place in a warm spot to rise (until about doubled in size).
5. Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley and Italian seasoning. Set aside until ready to assemble.
6. Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the dough into a long, flat strip. Dough should be thin and mostly rectangular, about 6-9 inches wide and 24 inches long.
8. Spoon the filling mixture down the center of the dough. Add toppings of your choice – pepperoni, Canadian bacon, olives, etc.
9. Pull the edges of the dough together and pinch to close the seam and seal the ingredients inside. Place the dough on the baking sheet, seam side down. Form into an “S” shape.
10. Beat the egg with 1 Tbsp water. Brush over the dough.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with marinara sauce.