Ingredients

Method

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough Starter: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 2 cups of warm water, 2 tablespoons of yeast, 4 tablespoons of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of dry milk powder. Stir until combined.

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   Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.

3. 3

   Complete the Dough: After 10 minutes, add the remaining 3 cups of flour, 0.5 cup of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the starter mixture.

4. 4

   Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Portion the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide and shape the dough into approximately 14 equal-sized balls. Set aside.

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   Cook the Chicken: Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken tenders in the pan and season them with onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika.

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   Cook the chicken until it is golden brown on both sides and cooked through.

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   Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or two forks.

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   Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 2 cups of barbecue sauce and 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well.

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    Assemble the Calzones: On a floured surface, take one dough ball and roll it out into a flat, oval shape.

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    Place a portion of the barbecue chicken mixture on one half of the dough, followed by a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.

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    Fold the other half of the dough over the filling. Pinch and twist the edges to seal the calzone securely.

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    Place the assembled calzones on a baking sheet. Whisk an egg to create an egg wash and brush it over the top of each calzone.

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    Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 3500F (1750C) for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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    Prepare the Glaze: While the calzones are baking, prepare the garlic butter glaze. In a small bowl, mix together 1 stick of melted butter, fresh parsley, and garlic powder.

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    Finish and Serve: Once the calzones are out of the oven, immediately brush the garlic butter glaze over the hot calzones. Serve warm.