Description
A golden, oven-baked Italian calzone filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and savory meats or vegetables. Sealed and served with warm marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Dough:
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2¼ tsp active dry yeast
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1 cup warm water
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2½–3 cups all-purpose or “00” flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp olive oil
Filling:
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Optional: ½ cup cooked sausage or ¼ cup sliced prosciutto
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Optional: ½ cup sautéed spinach or mushrooms
Other:
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine yeast and warm water. Let sit until foamy (5–10 mins).
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Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead 8–10 mins until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
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Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and optional fillings.
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Divide dough into 4 balls. Roll into circles.
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Add filling to half of each circle. Fold over and seal edges.
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Brush with egg wash. Cut small slits on top.
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Bake at 475°F for 12–15 minutes.
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Let rest and serve with marinara.
Notes
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Don’t overfill or add sauce inside.
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Use drained ricotta for better texture.
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Freeze before baking for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes