Calzones

1 c. warm water
1 tsp. sugar
2 ¼ tsp. yeast
2 Tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. salt
3-3 ½ c. flour
Grated mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni, sausage, etc.

Combine water, sugar and yeast. Let sit a few minutes to soften yeast. Add remaining ingredients and mix with an electric mixer for 5 minutes. Let rise 45 minutes. Divide dough into eight pieces. Roll into circles. Fill with your favorite pizza toppings. Fold over and seal edges. Cut a small slit in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake 450 degrees for 15 minutes. (I usually double the batch and put some in the freezer for a quick lunch.) Serve with marinara sauce.

Coconut or Caramel Syrup

There isn't a picture for this post because one would never do it justice. Just take my word for it that you will never want anything else once you've tried it! The coconut version is the most popular in our family served with Belgian waffles or fluffy french toast.

1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla OR coconut extract

Combine buttermilk, butter, sugar, and baking soda and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add extract of your choice. Chill. Makes about 1 1/2 c. of syrup.