Homemade Calzone Recipe: Cheesy and Golden
Homemade Calzone with a cheesy, golden taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 110°F
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup diced pepperoni
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Optional: Marinara fresh basil
Instructions
- Combine water, yeast, sugar; let sit 5 min.
- Add flour, salt, oil; knead 5–7 min; rise 1 hr.
- Mix filling: cheeses, pepperoni, veggies, spices.
- Divide dough into 4; roll 8-inch circles.
- Fill half, fold, crimp edges; cut slits.
- Egg wash, sprinkle Parmesan; bake 450°F 15–18 min.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with marinara.
Notes
- Seal edges tightly.
- Store in fridge 3 days or freeze 2 months.
- Try a vegetarian or mini variation.
- Pair with garlic knots.