Irresistible Calzones Recipe

Name: Irresistible Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages Yeast; 1/2 cups Warm Water; 2 cups Warm Milk; 6 Tablespoons Butter, Melted And Then Cooled Slightly, Plus More For Tops Of Calzones After Baking; 2 teaspoons Salt; 6 Tablespoons Sugar; 2 Egg Yolks; 4 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning, Divided; 6 cups All-purpose Flour; 16 ounces, fluid Ricotta Cheese; 1/2 cups Freshly Grated OR (gasp) Out Of The Can Parmesan Cheese; 2 Egg Whites; 8 ounces, fluid Grated Mozzarella Cheese; 4 ounces, fluid Cubed Ham; 4 ounces, fluid Pepperoni, Halved

Servings: persons

2 packages Yeast
1/2 cups Warm Water
2 cups Warm Milk
6 Tablespoons Butter, Melted And Then Cooled Slightly, Plus More For Tops Of Calzones After Baking
2 teaspoons Salt
6 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Egg Yolks
4 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning, Divided
6 cups All-purpose Flour
16 ounces, fluid Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cups Freshly Grated OR (gasp) Out Of The Can Parmesan Cheese
2 Egg Whites
8 ounces, fluid Grated Mozzarella Cheese
4 ounces, fluid Cubed Ham
4 ounces, fluid Pepperoni, Halved

1
For the dough: Bloom yeast in the warm water and milk.
2
Add butter, salt, sugar and two egg yolks.
3
Blend together.
4
Stir two tablespoons of Italian seasoning into one cup of flour and add to liquid.
5
Gradually add remaining 5 cups of flour.
6
This can be done in a stand up mixer on low speed or by hand.
7
Leave the dough in the bowl, cover and let rise for about an hour.
8
For the filling: Simply combine the remaining ingredients.
9
Dont forget the two remaining tablespoons of Italian seasoning.
10
Put the mixture into the refrigerator until the dough is rolled out.
11
Assembly: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
12
Divide dough into 12 pieces.
13
Roll out into oval shapes.
14
Put filling down the middle and pull up the edges over the top of filling and seal.
15
Turn calzone over so the seam side is down.
16
Twist ends and curve to form a crescent shape.
17
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 20 minutes until golden brown.
18
Remove from oven and rub tops with room temperature butter.
19
Serve with your favorite tomato sauce.

1576

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages Yeast, 1/2 cups Warm Water, 2 cups Warm Milk, 6 Tablespoons Butter, Melted And Then Cooled Slightly, Plus More For Tops Of Calzones After Baking, and more.

Yes, Irresistible Calzones falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Irresistible Calzones

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