"Looking for a pizza night alternative? Try these delicious calzones! They’re fun to make, and you can fill them with whatever toppings you like."
Cheese Filled Calzones
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Prep time 1hr 30mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoon Instant Yeast
- 1 cup 120 Degree Water
- 2 tabelspoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- Toppings of Your Choice
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. Add in the 120 degree water and olive oil - stir to combine.
Step 2
Knead for 5 minutes and place in a large greased bowl, covered with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour.
Step 3
Once the dough has risen, divide it into four balls. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your first dough ball into a circle - about 1/4 inch thick. Spoon 1/4 cup of the pizza sauce on one half of the dough - leaving about 1 inch of empty space around the diameter. Top this with 1/4 cup of the ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of the mozzarella, and your favorite toppings.
Step 4
Fold the other half of the dough over the toppings to create a crescent shape. Fold the edges over themselves, and use a fork to crimp them shut. Transfer your calzone to a greased and lightly floured baking sheet.
Step 5
Repeat these steps with each dough ball.
Step 6
Brush the tops of each calzone with olive oil, and sprinkle on the parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Bake for 25-30 minutes and enjoy!