REAL ITALIAN CALZONES

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This is real calzone, because there is no tomato sauce INSIDE of it! We eat it at least once a week. Have a bowl of tomato or spaghetti sauce on the table for people to top their calzone with, if desired.

Provided by Jenny

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup diced pepperoni
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • To Make Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the oil, sugar and salt; mix in 1 cup of the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the rest of the flour, until dough is smooth and workable. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is elastic. Lay dough in a bowl containing 1 teaspoon olive oil, then flip the dough, cover and let rise for 40 minutes, or until almost doubled.
  • To Make Filling: While dough is rising, combine the ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms and basil leaves in a large bowl. Mix well, cover bowl and refrigerate to chill.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • When dough is ready, punch it down and separate it into 2 equal parts. Roll parts out into thin circles on a lightly floured surface. Fill each circle with 1/2 of the cheese/meat filling and fold over, securing edges by folding in and pressing with a fork. Brush the top of each calzone with egg and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 667 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Ahmed Shar
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These calzones are the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Osamu festus
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I'm not usually a fan of calzones, but this recipe changed my mind. These calzones are amazing!


Pantoma Pantoma
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These calzones are so good, I could eat them every day!


Elden Ring
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I've tried several different calzone recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect combination of crispy dough and flavorful filling.


Beverly Mbali
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These calzones are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also great for parties.


Romaisa Rani
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even my kids can help me make these calzones.


Myanzi Boys
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made these calzones several times and they're always a hit.


Lakresha Bailey
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Worst calzone recipe ever! Don't waste your time.


Rabbit Girl
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I followed the recipe exactly and my calzones turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nonhlanhla Noyoba
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These calzones were a disaster! The dough was tough and the filling was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.


Philemon Sandrose
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Overall, I thought the calzones were good, but not great. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


syed lion
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The filling was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Hab Jsns
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The calzones were good, but I found the dough to be a bit too thick. I will try rolling it out thinner next time.


Raferk Raferk
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Delicious! I made these calzones for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


MR Rashed
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Easy to follow recipe that turned out great! The calzones were a hit with my friends and family.


Official Zedhky
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I've tried many calzone recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly seasoned.


KATLEGO PHELANG
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These calzones were amazing! The dough was perfectly crispy and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.


Lewis Kip rono
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My family loved this recipe! The calzones were delicious and easy to make. I used a variety of fillings, including pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and cheese. Everyone raved about them, and they were gone in no time.


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