Calzone
A folded pizza sealed into a half-moon and baked or fried, stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, and salumi.
Cuisines
Italian
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Calzone
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups | Flour |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 tablespoon | Olive oil |
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3/4 cup | Water , warm |
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1 teaspoon | Yeast , active dry |
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1 cup | Ricottum Cheese |
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1 cup | Mozzarella Cheese , shredded |
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1/2 cup | Parmesan Cheese , grated |
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1 cup | Tomato sauce |
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1/2 cup | Pepperoni , sliced |
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1 teaspoon | Oregano , dried |
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1 egg | Beaten |
Instructions
- 1 In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2 In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.
- 3 Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4 Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5 Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6 Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each into a circle about 10 inches in diameter.
- 7 Spread half of the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and tomato sauce on one half of each dough circle.
- 8 Top with pepperoni slices and sprinkle with dried oregano.
- 9 Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- 10 Brush the top of each calzone with beaten egg.
- 11 Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 12 Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 13 Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Tips
For a crispy crust, bake the calzones on a preheated pizza stone.