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Add the warm water (110°F (43°C)) and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Turn the dough onto a floured surface","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.","group":"Baking Prep","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking Prep"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, shredded mozzarella, diced salami, and dried oregano. 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Brush the tops with the beaten egg and cut small steam vents in the top of each.","group":"Baking","title":"Place calzones on the baking sheet","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake for 15-20 minutes","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Ensure the edges are tightly sealed to prevent the cheese from leaking during baking. You can customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms or peppers.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Large mixing bowl","Baking sheet","Parchment paper","Pastry brush","Rolling pin"],"diet":["flexitarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"calzones","note":"Medium-sized individual portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be made 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover calzones in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 10 minutes to maintain crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcalzone_e875610372%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=08b3abc0-508f-4d38-923f-1b88ee8e937e","imageAlt":"Classic Homemade Calzone — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["calzone","pizza","cheesy","baked","italian","lunch","classic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Homemade Calzone","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:52:43.367Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:52:43.367Z","related":[{"id":"pane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11","slug":"bread-and-jam-pane-e-marmellata","title":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata)","description":"A classic Italian breakfast staple consisting of toasted rustic bread spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=efcb1e5f-c2b8-42ca-b731-88339442711d","imageAlt":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata) — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","italian","quick","easy","vegetarian","jam","toast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":3},{"id":"tramezzino_15edd4f558","slug":"classic-venetian-tramezzino","title":"Classic Venetian Tramezzino","description":"A soft, crustless triangular sandwich from Venice, famously bulging with a creamy tuna and caper filling. 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