Pizza Calzone
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade Pizza Calzone recipe—a delicious twist on traditional pizza that's perfect for any meal! Featuring a golden, flaky crust enveloping gooey mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, savory pepperoni, and earthy mushrooms, each bite is bursting with Italian-inspired flavor. Enhanced with a touch of grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of oregano and basil, this recipe delivers authentic pizzeria taste right from your oven. Made from scratch with a yeast-based dough and baked to perfection, these calzones are an irresistible combination of simplicity and decadence. Ready in under an hour and customizable with your favorite fillings, these hand-held delights are perfect for family dinners, game nights, or on-the-go snacks. Don't forget to pair with marinara for the ultimate dipping experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cups Pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cups Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough begins to form.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into four equal portions. Roll out each portion into an approximately 8-inch circle on a floured surface.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on one half of each dough circle, leaving about an inch of space around the edge.
Evenly distribute the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni slices, and mushrooms on the sauced side of each circle.
Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano and basil over the fillings for added flavor.
Fold the other half of the dough over the fillings to create a semi-circle. Crimp the edges tightly with your fingers or a fork to seal the calzone.
Carefully transfer the calzones onto the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the top of each calzone with the beaten egg to create a golden crust during baking.
Using a sharp knife, cut 2-3 small slits on the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with additional pizza sauce for dipping if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1955 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 568 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 538 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
