House Specialty Calzone Recipe
Pizza Sauce, Pizza Cheese, Sausage, Onions, Mushrooms, Meatball, Ham, Green Peppers, Salami and Pepperoni.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) during the last 15 minutes of the dough rising.
Filling Preparation
- 5
- 6
Mix Filling
In a large bowl, combine the pizza sauce, pizza cheese, cooked sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, sliced meatballs, diced ham, sliced green peppers, sliced salami, and sliced pepperoni. Mix well.
Calzone Assembly
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle about 10 inches in diameter.
- 8
Fill Calzone
Place a generous amount of the filling mixture on one half of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edge. Fold the other half over and pinch the edges to seal securely.
- 9
Cut Vent Holes
Use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to cut a few small slits in the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape.
Baking
- 10
Bake Calzones
Transfer the calzones to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy your House Specialty Calzone!
