Real Italian Calzones

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and basil leaves in a medium bowl. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate to chill.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

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