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pizza calzone recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make pizza calzone recipe perfect for a quick meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2.25 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Filling

  • 0.5 cup pizza sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
  • 0.25 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup chopped onion

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

Dough Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Assembly and Baking

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out each portion into a 6-inch circle.
  • Spread pizza sauce over one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell pepper, and onion.
  • Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges to seal.
  • Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet. Whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash and brush over the top of each calzone.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired.