Real Italian Calzones

Name: Real Italian Calzones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 large egg, beaten; 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup ricotta cheese; 0.5 cup diced pepperoni; 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

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These calzones are the real deal because there is no tomato sauce inside! We eat them at least once a week. Have a bowl of tomato or spaghetti sauce on the table for people to top their calzone if desired.

Recipe by Jenny

Updated on January 31, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

2 large calzones

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Ingredients

Dough:

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large egg, beaten

Filling:

1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup diced pepperoni
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

Directions

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.
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.
Make filling: Meanwhile, combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and basil leaves in a medium bowl. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate to chill.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
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; 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.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335	Calories
17g	Fat
32g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 667mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 179mg	14%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 161mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.