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Classic Homemade Calzone

Italian · Main

A golden-brown, crescent-shaped Italian turnover stuffed with creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and savory meats, baked until perfectly crisp.

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1 hr 40 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time20 min
Cook time20 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

8 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water (110°F (43°C)) and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

  2. Turn the dough onto a floured surface

    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.

    1 hr
  3. Preheat your oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  4. Combine the ricotta, shredded mozzarella, diced salami, and dried oregano

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, shredded mozzarella, diced salami, and dried oregano. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Punch down the dough

    Punch down the dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.

  6. Spread the filling

    Spread the filling over half of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges tightly with a fork or by hand to seal.

  7. Place calzones on the baking sheet

    Place calzones on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and cut small steam vents in the top of each.

  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes

    Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side.

    20 min

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

Large mixing bowlBaking sheetParchment paperPastry brushRolling pin
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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The dough can be made 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge.

Store & enjoy

Store leftover calzones in an airtight container. Reheat in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 10 minutes to maintain crispness.

Allergens

Contains wheat, gluten, milk, eggs.

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Classic Homemade Calzone
Step 1 of 8

Whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water (110°F (43°C)) and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.