Real Italian Calzones

Real Italian Calzones

These calzones feature a simple dough made from scratch filled with Cheddar, ricotta, pepperoni, and mushrooms, baked until golden brown and hot.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
335 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Step 2
Make dough: Dissolve yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil, sugar, and salt; mix in 1 cup flour until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining flour until dough is smooth and workable.
Step 3
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough until it is elastic, about 5 minutes. Place 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large bowl; lay dough in the bowl and flip to coat with oil. Cover and let rise until almost doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
Step 4
Make filling: Meanwhile, combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and basil leaves in a medium bowl. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate to chill.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Step 6
Punch down dough; divide into 2 equal pieces. Roll each piece out on a lightly floured surface into 1/8-inch-thick circles. Fill each circle with 1/2 of the cheese and meat filling.
Step 7
Fold dough over filling to make a semicircle. Press edges down with the tines of a fork to seal. Brush the top of each calzone with beaten egg and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Real Italian Calzones
Real Italian Calzones
Real Italian Calzones
Real Italian Calzones

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 0.5 cup diced pepperoni
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

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