The Best Calzones Recipe

Name: The Best Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Calzone Dough; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; Calzone Filling; cornmeal, for sprinkling; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 20 -28 slices pepperoni; Simple Tomato Sauce; 4 garlic cloves; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

Calzone Dough
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Calzone Filling
cornmeal, for sprinkling
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
20 -28 slices pepperoni
Simple Tomato Sauce
4 garlic cloves
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Dough:
2
Place ingredients in bread machine in order given.
3
Set the machine to dough cycle (2 lb setting if you have that feature).
4
Start the machine.
5
Calzone Filling:
6
Heat oven to 425u00b0.
7
Mix all filling ingredients except pepperoni in a bowl.
8
When the dough is ready, punch it down.
9
Divide into 4 equal balls.
10
On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 6 to 6 1/2 inch circle.
11
Place 1/4 filling (about a half a cup) on each dough circle keeping a one inch border.
12
Place 5 to 7 slices pepperoni in each.
13
Dampen the dough edges with water.
14
Fold the dough into semi-circles and seal the edges by pinching together.
15
Place completed calzones on baking sheet sprinkled with corn meal.
16
Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
17
Simple Tomato Sauce:
18
Saute the garlic over medium heat in olive oil for a minute. Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper.
19
Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Calzone Dough, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Calzones

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