Description

Golden-baked homemade calzones filled with gooey cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and tomatoes wrapped in soft, chewy dough. These flavorful pizza pockets are easy to customize and perfect for dinner, parties, or meal prep.

Ingredients

Dough:

1 cup warm water

3 tsp yeast

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

Olive oil, for brushing and coating

Filling:

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella or a blend)

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup pepperoni

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 cup red pasta sauce (Prego or similar)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Pour in yeast mixture and remaining warm water, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
Knead until soft and pliable, then form into a ball, coat with olive oil, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down dough and divide into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/4-inch thick circle on a floured surface.
Spread pasta sauce on half of each dough circle, leaving a small border. Layer cheese, mushrooms, pepperoni, and diced tomatoes. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Fold dough over to form a half-moon. Press edges to seal and crimp with a fork. Cut small slits on top for steam to escape.
Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use store-bought pizza dough for a faster version.

Try different fillings like spinach and ricotta, sausage and peppers, or BBQ chicken.

Seal edges tightly to prevent filling from leaking.

For extra flavor, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before baking.

To reheat, bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or use an air fryer for crispiness.

Freeze baked calzones for up to 2 months and reheat directly from frozen.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 calzone
Calories: 510
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 830mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 45mg