Pepperoni Calzone Recipe
Filled with heritage pepperoni and smoked Provolone cheese, and topped with Asiago, Romano, and Italian seasonings. Served with marinara sauce for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Sauce
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then transfer to a floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
Slice the heritage pepperoni and smoked Provolone cheese into thin pieces. Grate the Asiago and Romano cheeses.
- 6
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the sliced pepperoni, smoked Provolone, grated Asiago, grated Romano, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
Assembling the Calzone
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 8
Shape Calzone
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2-4 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a circle about 8 inches in diameter.
- 9
Fill Calzone
Place a generous amount of filling on one half of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edge.
- 10
Seal the Calzone
Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together. Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal.
- 11
Bake Calzone
Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Make a few slits on the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
- 12
Serve with Marinara
Remove calzones from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
