Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 pkg

Dry yeast

1 cup

Hot water

1 tbsp

Sugar

2 tbsp

Vegetable oil

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Flour

0.5 cup

Pizza sauce

4 oz

Pepperoni

sliced

4 oz

Mozzarella cheese

shredded

1 unit

Egg

beaten

Step 1
~4 min

Dissolve yeast in hot water.

Step 2
~4 min

Stir in sugar, oil, salt and 1 cup of flour.

Step 3
~4 min

Beat until smooth.

Step 4
~4 min

Fold in remaining flour until easy to handle.

Step 5
~4 min

Knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

Place in a greased bowl.

Step 7
~4 min

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Punch dough down.

Step 9
~4 min

Divide into 6 equal parts.

Step 10
~4 min

Roll each part into a 7-inch circle.

Step 11
~4 min

Spread pizza sauce over half of each circle.

Step 12
~4 min

Top with pepperoni and mozzarella.

Step 13
~4 min

Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal.

Step 14
~4 min

Place on a greased cookie sheet.

Step 15
~4 min

Let rest for 15 minutes.

Step 16
~4 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 17
~4 min

Brush with egg.

Step 18
~4 min

Bake about 25 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other toppings like mushrooms, olives, or onions.

Brush the calzones with garlic butter before baking for extra flavor.

Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with marinara sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/United States

Cultural Significance

A popular Italian-American comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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