ABK's Homemade Calzones

Place yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar into ½ cup warm water in large bowl or stand mixer bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.Add additional 1½ cups warm water, ¼ cup sugar, butter and/or oil, salt and 3 cups of the flour.Turn mixer on low using paddle and mix for about 2 minutes. Add flour, a half cup at a time until dough is no longer sticky. Change out paddle for the dough hook if available, otherwise, use large spoon and mix.Mix for a total of about 4-5 minutes on low speed. All flour should be mixed into dough and the dough should have a satiny finish, not sticky, but still a soft dough.Using a spatula, scrap down the sides of the bowl and bread hook or paddle. Spray the sides of the bowl lightly with cooking spray.Cover bowl with plastic wrap or light towel. Set aside for about 1 hour to rise in a warm place.While dough is rising, mix together sauce ingredients in a small pan on stove, simmer for about 10 minutes, then turn off heat and cover with lid.Cut up all of the vegetables and meats for filling, grate cheese and set aside to fill calzones.After the dough has risen, place on floured surface Roll out to a approximately a 9x13 rectangle, cut or break off the dough into 6 even pieces. Let rest for about 15 minutes.Roll out dough into 8” circles. Put desired fillings into each circle, covering one half of the circle (do not place the filing too close to the edge of the dough circle, you 'll need to leave enough of an edge so you can crimp and seal the edges)Fold the other side of the dough over, crimp edges, and seal.If you like a shiny finish on your crust, brush with beaten egg.Bake on a pizza stone or a cookie sheet at 425-450 degrees for about 15-18 minutes or until calzone is golden on the outside.Serve with sauce.