Whimpy Skimpy Spinach Pie

You know you are a Rhode Islander when you know what a "Whimpy Skimpy" is! These have been made at Caserta's Pizza on Federal Hill, since 1946. Another R.I. institution!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce)  frozen chopped spinach
• 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped black olives
• 1  pepperoni, chopped into small pieces
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded mozzarella cheese
•  garlic salt or  garlic powder, to taste
•  black pepper, to taste
• 2  lbs  pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook the spinach according to package directions; drain well.
3. Combine with the black olives, pepperoni, mozzarella, garlic salt, and pepper.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured work surface.
5. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
6. Place a portion of the spinach mixture on each piece of dough.
7. Close each piece of dough and seal to make a turnover.
8. Brush each turnover with olive oil.
9. Place on baking sheet.
10. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Serve immediately.