Classic Calzones
Delicious calzones stuffed with ooey-gooey cheese and your favorite fillings, wrapped in a golden, crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 95 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine and Knead: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture; knead until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Let It Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Fill and Fold: Cut the rolled dough into circles and fill one half with ricotta, mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning.
- Seal the Calzones: Fold the other half of the circle over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
- Bake to Perfection: Place your calzones on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Ensure to keep the dough from being overfilled to prevent sogginess. Experiment with various fillings and add sautéed veggies for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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