Ingredients:

-1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
-1 cup warm water
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 teaspoon white sugar
-1 teaspoon salt
-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
-1 teaspoon olive oil
-1/2 cup ricotta cheese
-1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
-1/2 cup diced pepperoni
-1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
-1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
-1 egg, beaten

To Make Dough:
1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water
2. Add the oil, sugar and salt; mix in 1 cup of the flour until smooth
3. Gradually stir in the rest of the flour, until dough is smooth and workable
4. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is elastic
5. Lay dough in a bowl containing 1 teaspoon olive oil, then flip the dough, cover and let rise for 40 minutes, or until almost doubled

To Make Filling:
1. While dough is rising, combine the ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms and basil leaves in a large bowl
2. Mix well, cover bowl and refrigerate to chill
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
4. When dough is ready, punch it down and separate it into 2 equal parts
5. Roll parts out into thin circles on a lightly floured surface
6. Fill each circle with 1/2 of the cheese/meat filling and fold over, securing edges by folding in and pressing with a fork
7. Brush the top of each calzone with egg and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet
8. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes
9. Serve hot