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Homemade Calzone

Homemade Calzones are made with a handmade dough, filled with melty mozzarella cheese, spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, and a delicious homemade dipping sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Calzone Recipe, Homemade Calzone Recipe
Servings: 8 Calzones
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Marinara Sauce

Instructions

For the Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, yeast, salt and sugar together.
  • Add warm water and oil. Using an electric mixer or stand mixer with the dough hook, mix on low until ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Increase speed to medium and continue mixing until dough forms into a ball (about 8-10 minutes).
  • Place dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a kitchen towel.
  • Let rise for about 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.
  • Next, transfer to a well-floured surface and divide dough into 9 even pieces.
  • Place dough pieces on baking sheet or parchment paper and set aside.

For the Filling

  • In a large frying pan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sausage, onions and seasonings to pan and cook until sausage is completely cooked through and no longer pink and onions are translucent. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In another bowl, add the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and parsley. Stir to combine then add eggs. Mix well.
  • When the sausage has cooled, add the cheese mixture, stir to combine. Set aside.

For the Marinara

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add tomato sauce, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer over low-medium heat for 20-30 minutes.

Assembling the Calzones

  • Roll each dough ball into 6 inch circles.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet(s) with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add a heaping tablespoon, or two, of sausage and cheese mixture in the center of the dough.
  • Fold the dough in half over itself and press and pinch the edges together to seal.
  • Brush the tops of the calzones with the beaten egg and place on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with a side of marinara sauce.