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Homemade calzones are delicious little pizza pockets filled with cheese and toppings and baked until golden. This Italian favourite is easy to make at home. | aheadofthyme.com

Homemade Calzones


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  • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 calzones

Description

Homemade calzones are delicious little pizza pockets filled with cheese and toppings and baked until golden. This Italian favourite is easy to make at home.


Ingredients

For the pizza dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (6 grams)
  • 1 cup water (240 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast (3 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (4 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 grams)

For the filling:

  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 12 slices salami or pepperoni (about 4 oz.)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  1. Whisk together flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, combine water, yeast, sugar and olive oil. Whisk to dissolve and pour it into flour mixture. Stir well with a silicone spatula to combine until no dry flour is visible in the bowl. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
  2. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to help it be easier when kneading. Then, knead the dough with your hands until the dough is smooth, about 10 minutes. Allow the dough to rest in the bowl for 1 hour, covered, until doubled in size.

Make the Calzones:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Punch down the dough, divide into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Take one dough ball at a time and flatten each dough ball into an approximate 8-inch circle using a rolling pin. Apply a little bit flour on your hands and the work surface, if needed to keep the dough from sticking.
  3. Add pizza sauce, salami, ricotta and then mozzarella at the centre of the dough, leaving an inch of space along the edges. Fold the dough over filling and press the edges together. Then fold the bottom edge over the top and press down to seal, creating a raised border. Crimp with a fork if desired.
  4. Transfer the calzones to a large half sheet baking pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle some cornmeal on the bottom if needed to prevent sticking. Make 3 air vents on the top of the calzones using a knife or scissors. Apply egg wash on top of the calzones.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Let calzones cool for 10 minutes as the fillings will be very hot and it will allow the cheese to not be too runny. Serve with marinara sauce.

Notes

How to customize: Feel free to use any meat or vegetables that you like. Make sure that any meat or vegetables that you add are cooked before adding them to the calzone. Also, make sure that any vegetables that you use are well drained.

How to store: Once cooled, wrap the calzones in plastic cling wrap or in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How to freeze: Once cooled, wrap the calzones in plastic cling wrap or place in a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. To eat, allow them to defrost in the refrigerator first, then reheat.

How to reheat: Reheat in the oven or in the air fryer at 350 F for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (+1 hour rise time)
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian