Pepperoni Cheese Bread / Calzone

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted (see note)
• 1/2 cup fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/4 cup dried)
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 250 g cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 200 g sliced mushrooms, sauteed (or tinned)
• 200 g pepperoni slices (or ham, chicken, etc)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 combine flour and oregano in a large bowl. combine sour cream and milk and stir in to dry ingredients. mix quickly to form a soft dough.
• 2 turn onto a lightly-floured surface. knead gently, then press or roll dough into a rectangle shape, about 5mm (1/4 inch) thick.
• 3 beat cream cheese with milk until smooth. spread evenly over dough, leaving a 1cm (1/2 inch) border. top the cream cheese with pepperoni slices, mushrooms and cheddar cheese. brush the beaten egg around the border, then fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork.
• 4 place the bread on a lightly-greased (or lined) baking tray. cut a few slits across the top of the dough and brush with extra beaten egg. sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• 5 bake in a hot oven (200c/400f) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. serve warm with a green salad or slice into finger food size snacks.