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 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup diced pepperoni; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 egg, beaten

1
In a small bowl dissolve yeast in the warm (not hot!) water. Add 1 tablespoons of the oil, sugar and salt, and mix in 1 cup of the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the rest of the flour until the dough is smooth and workable.
2
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes or until it is elastic. Lay dough in a bowl containing the other teaspoon of olive oil, flipping to coat dough in the oil. Cover and let rise from 40 minutes or until almost doubled.
3
While dough is rising combine all remaining ingredients except for the egg in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate to chill.
4
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F.
5
When the dough is ready, punch it down and separate it into two equal parts. Roll the halves individually out into thin circles on a lightly floured surface.
6
Fill one half of each circle with half of the filling mixture and fold over. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
7
Brush the top of each calzone with the egg wash and place on a greased cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 375u00b0F for 30 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
9
Serve with warmed tomato sauce if desired!

578

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 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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