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For the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the water, yeast, salt and sugar, and stir to dissolve.
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Set aside for 15 minutes, then add the flour, using the dough hook, and mix until smooth.
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Knead about 4-6 minutes on medium low speed, adding more flour if necessary.
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The dough should feel smooth and elastic and not stick to the sides of the bowl or your fingers.
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Do not overwork the dough!
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Lightly oil a bowl and place dough inside, cover with sprayed plastic wrap, and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
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(The time this takes depends on the temperature and humidity of your house.)
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Divide the dough in half, then each half in thirds.
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Shape each piece into a ball.
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Cover with sprayed plastic wrap again, and let rise another 15 minutes.
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For the filling: While you wait for the dough to rise, combine cream cheese with honey mustard and garlic powder.
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Set aside.
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Cube ham, shred cheese and chop onion, then mix these items together in a bowl.
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To assemble: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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On a lightly floured surface, spread each dough ball into a nice-sized circle.
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Spread with 1/6 of the cream cheese on half the circle, leaving a nice clean edge.
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Then place 1/6 of the ham filling on top of that.
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Fold in half and seal by crimping the edges of the dough with your fingers.
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Repeat until all 6 are done.
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Place calzones on a cookie sheet and brush with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 2 teaspoons water).
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Make a small incision on the top.
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Bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
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Serve with additional honey mustard.
