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To prepare the dough, pour warm water in a small bowl.
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Sprinkle the yeast and sugar onto the top of the water.
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Briefly let the water absorb the yeast, then stir to dissolve it.
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Let stand for 15 minutes until the mixture is foamy.
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In the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt on low speed.
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Add the yeast mixture and oil, and beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
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Add the remaining 1 cup of flour and beat for 1 minute, until the dough just clears the sides of the bowl.
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Turn the dough out on a lightly floured work surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic.
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The dough should be soft, but use additional flour as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest in a warm place until tripled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Cut the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball.
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Using a rolling pin or your hand, flatten into 6-inch circles on a lightly floured surface.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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To fill calzones, distribute the cheese and meat equally among the 8 circles of dough, placing the fillings on the lower 1/3 of each circle.
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Moisten the edges of each dough circle with water.
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Fold the top 1/2 of the dough over the bottom 1/2 to form a half moon, and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.
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Lightly brush the top and edges of each calzone with egg wash.
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Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
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Serve each calzone on top of a small mound of Jimmy's Olive Salad.
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To prepare the olive salad, combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the salad to marinate.
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Store in container with a tight-fitting lid.
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Preheat the oven to300 degrees.
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Place the garlic in a small ovenproof container and pour in the oil.
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Use additional oil if needed to completely immerse all the garlic cloves.
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Cover the container with aluminum foil and roast 1 hour, until garlic is soft and light golden brown.
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Strain the garlic and place in a blender along with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
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Puree to a smooth consistency, adding a small amount of oil if necessary.
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Pour into a container and cover the top of the puree with a thin layer of the oil.
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Cover and store in the refrigerator.