Homemade Calzone Recipe
This homemade calzone recipe features a delicious and customizable Italian stuffed bread filled with melty cheese, savory sauce, and your favorite fillings. Perfectly baked until golden brown, this hearty calzone makes for a satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 large calzones (serves 2-3 people) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Calzone Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough
Filling
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara pizza sauce
- Your choice of fillings (sliced pepperoni, cooked sausage, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, etc.) – about 1 cup total
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter to form the calzone base.
- Add the filling: Spread half the marinara sauce over one half of the dough, leaving a small border around the edge. Layer the cheeses evenly over the sauce, then add your desired fillings on top.
- Seal the calzone: Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling to form a semicircle. Press the edges firmly to seal, and crimp with a fork to ensure no filling leaks during baking.
- Prepare for baking: Transfer the calzone onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with dried Italian herbs for extra flavor if desired.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the calzone is golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Serve: Let the calzone cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings based on your dietary preferences, including substituting cheeses or using vegetarian options.
- Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent any filling from leaking out during baking.
- Use a pizza stone if available to get a crispier crust.
- Leftover calzones can be reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
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