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To prepare garlic and herb dough, in a large combine 1 and 1/4 cups of the flour, yeast, salt, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning and garlic.
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Add 1 cup warm water and oil.
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Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
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Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
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Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can (I usually never get all of the extra flour to work in).
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
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Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
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Divide dough in half.
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Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a 13-inch circle.
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Transfer to greased baking sheets.
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Set aside.
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For the filling, cook lamb, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender.
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Drain fat.
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Stir in cinnamon.
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Spread pizza sauce on half of each dough circle to within 1 inch of edge.
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Sprinkle meat mixture over sauce.
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Top with olives or mushrooms and feta or provolone cheese.
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Moisten edges of dough with water.
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Fold dough in half over filling.
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Seal edges by pressing with tines of a fork.
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Cut slits in tops.
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Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seed.
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Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
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Cut each calzone into thirds for serving.