Authentic Italian Calzones Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup diced pepperoni
• 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, sugar, and salt. Mix in 1 cup of flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the remaining flour until the dough is smooth and workable.
2. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until elastic, approximately 5 minutes. Place 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and flip to coat with oil. Cover and allow to rise until almost doubled in size, around 40 minutes.
3. While the dough rises, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and basil leaves. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate to keep cool.
4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
5. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 2 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 1/8-inch-thick circle. Fill each circle with half of the cheese and meat filling.
6. Fold the dough over the filling to create a semicircle. Seal the edges by pressing down with the tines of a fork. Brush the top of each calzone with beaten egg and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 335 kcal
• Fat Content: 17 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 667 mg
• Protein Content: 14 g
• Cholesterol Content: 64 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g