Real Italian Calzones Recipe

Name: Real Italian Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup diced pepperoni; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 egg, beaten

1
To Make Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the oil, sugar and salt; mix in 1 cup of the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the rest of the flour, until dough is smooth and workable. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is elastic. Lay dough in a bowl containing 1 teaspoon olive oil, then flip the dough, cover and let rise for 40 minutes, or until almost doubled.
2
To Make Filling: While dough is rising, combine the ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms and basil leaves in a large bowl. Mix well, cover bowl and refrigerate to chill.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
When dough is ready, punch it down and separate it into 2 equal parts. Roll parts out into thin circles on a lightly floured surface. Fill each circle with 1/2 of the cheese/meat filling and fold over, securing edges by folding in and pressing with a fork. Brush the top of each calzone with egg and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
5
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast, 1 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and more.

Yes, Real Italian 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.

Real Italian Calzones

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