Homemade Calzone Recipe
This Homemade Calzone recipe features a delicious Italian-style folded pizza stuffed with a savory blend of cheese, flavorful fillings, and tomato sauce. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside with a warm, gooey inside, it’s an easy yet impressive dish to enjoy for lunch, dinner, or as a hearty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (1 calzone each) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 ball of pizza dough (about 12 oz)
Fillings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or your preferred meat/vegetable fillings
- 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
Additional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to bake the calzone to perfection with a golden crust.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle about 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
- Add Fillings: Spread the marinara sauce evenly on one half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Layer the shredded mozzarella, ricotta cheese, and your chosen fillings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives on top of the sauce.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the other half of the dough over the fillings to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges together firmly, then crimp or pinch with a fork to seal completely and prevent leaks.
- Egg Wash and Season: Brush the top of the calzone with the beaten egg for a shiny finish and sprinkle with dried Italian seasoning if using.
- Bake: Place the calzone on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the calzone to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to let the cheese set slightly and avoid burns.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings with vegetables like spinach, bell peppers or cooked sausage to suit your taste.
- Be sure to seal the edges tightly to prevent the sauce or cheese from leaking during baking.
- To make ahead, prepare the calzones and freeze them before baking. Bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Use a pizza stone or baking steel if available for a crispier crust.
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