Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade calzone recipe! Each bite reveals a golden crust that cradles an explosion of gooey cheese, savory meats, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these calzones are easy to prepare yet impressive enough for guests. Customize the fillings to your liking, and enjoy a delightful culinary experience that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Your favorite fillings (e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, salt, warm water, and olive oil until a sticky dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Create Your Filling: Combine ricotta and mozzarella in a bowl. Add desired fillings like pepperoni or veggies.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide into equal portions. Roll each portion into circles about 6-8 inches wide.
- Add Fillings & Fold: Spoon filling onto one half of each dough circle. Fold over and pinch edges tightly to seal.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place calzones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg