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Calzones

Delicious homemade calzones filled with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for a family dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water about 105-115°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Filling

  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ounce pepperoni, sliced thinly
  • 0.5 cup cooked sausage, crumbled

Egg Wash

  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

Dough Preparation

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Filling and Assembly

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal portions.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a circle about 8 inches in diameter.
  • Spoon about 1/4 of the cheese mixture onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
  • Top the cheese mixture with your desired fillings (e.g., pepperoni, sausage).
  • Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  • Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the calzones with the egg wash.
  • Cut a few slits in the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape.

Baking

  • Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve with marinara sauce for dipping. You can customize the fillings with any of your favorite pizza toppings!