Ingredients for The Best Calzones
- Water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- Flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- Cornmeal
- 1 pound ricotta cheese
- Egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parsley
- 5-7 slices pepperoni per calzone
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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How to Make The Best Calzones
- **Make the Dough (Bread Machine):**
- Add the following ingredients to your bread machine in the order specified by your machine's manual: 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cups bread flour, 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast.
- Select the dough cycle on your bread machine and press start.
- **Prepare the Calzone Filling:**
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup chopped cooked meat (e.g., sausage, ham, pepperoni).
- Once the dough cycle is complete, gently punch down the dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a 6-6 1/2 inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Place 1/4 of the filling in the center of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Top with 5-7 slices of pepperoni (or your preferred toppings).
- Lightly wet the edges of the dough with water.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-circle, pressing firmly to seal the edges.
- Place the calzones onto a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- **Make the Simple Tomato Sauce:**
- While the calzones bake, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
84 g
Sugar
62g
Fat
71g
Carbs
33g
