Follow these steps for perfect results
pizza dough
at room temperature
mozzarella cheese
shredded
pesto
broccoli
cooked chopped
chicken
shredded cooked
olive oil
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Lightly flour a surface.
Divide pizza dough into four equal pieces.
Roll or stretch each piece into a 6-inch round.
If dough shrinks, let it rest for 5 minutes, then roll again.
Divide mozzarella cheese among the dough rounds.
Top equally with pesto, broccoli, and chicken.
Gently pull half of dough over filling to make a half-moon shape.
Fold bottom edge over top edge and pinch firmly to seal.
Brush calzone tops lightly with olive oil.
Transfer to a large baking sheet.
Bake calzones on middle rack until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes (15 to 20 minutes in a convection oven).
Let cool about 5 minutes, then transfer to plates.
Expert advice for the best results
Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Can be assembled and frozen.
Serve warm on a plate. Garnish with fresh basil.
Serve with a side salad.
Complements the Italian flavors.
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Popular comfort food.
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