Description
Delectable Pepperoni Cheese Calzones blend Italian comfort with crispy golden crusts packed with melted cheese and spicy pepperoni. Savory pockets of pure satisfaction promise a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) pizza dough
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) pepperoni slices
- 160 grams (5.6 ounces) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for brushing)
- Flour (for dusting work surface)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a high temperature and prepare the baking surface by covering a tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup and preventing sticking.
- Separate the pizza dough into four uniform segments and gently shape each into a rounded ball, then use a rolling pin to transform each portion into a circular shape approximately 8 inches wide on a lightly dusted work surface.
- Apply a thin layer of pizza sauce on one half of each dough circle, maintaining a small border around the perimeter for proper sealing, then strategically arrange pepperoni slices and generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the sauced section.
- Carefully fold the empty dough half over the topped section, creating a crescent-like profile, and meticulously press the edges together to create a tight seal, crimping and twisting the border to ensure no filling escapes during baking.
- Position the assembled calzones onto the prepared baking tray, then delicately slice two small ventilation openings on top of each to allow steam release, followed by a light brushing of olive oil to promote a golden, crispy exterior.
- Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake until the calzones transform into a rich, amber color with a crisp texture, which typically takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the calzones to rest for a brief cooling period, permitting the internal temperature to stabilize before serving, which helps prevent potential burning and allows flavors to settle.
Notes
- Customize the fillings by swapping pepperoni for ham, salami, or vegetarian alternatives like roasted vegetables for dietary preferences.
- Always leave a small border when adding sauce and toppings to prevent leakage during baking and ensure a perfect seal.
- Use a fork to crimp the edges tightly, creating a decorative and leak-proof seal that keeps all the delicious ingredients inside.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like adding
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg