Calzone Recipe
Originating from Italy, the calzone is a delightful dish that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Adjust the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and place parchment paper on a baking pan.
- Roll out the pizza dough onto a floured board into a large circle or rectangle that is about ¼ inch thick.
- Leaving a thin border all the way around, cover one half of the dough with marinara sauce.
- Add the olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Pressing down firmly on the edges to seal, fold the empty half of the dough over the filling. For a decorative seal, crimp the edges using a fork.
- After transferring the calzone to the ready-made baking sheet, cut a few tiny slits in the top to let out steam and spray the top with olive oil for a golden crust.
- Bake for twenty to twenty-five minutes.