Easy Pizza and Calzone Dough Recipe for Perfect Results

Name: Easy Pizza and Calzone Dough Recipe for Perfect Results
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup lukewarm water; 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 0.5 cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

This quick and easy pizza and calzone dough will be a family favorite! My chef friend Darrin Gleason gave me this recipe over a decade ago during college. It's been a staple in my kitchen ever since, and now I'm excited to share it with you.

Total time20 mins
Prep time20 mins
Yield4 medium calzones, 4

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Ingredients

0.5 cup lukewarm water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
0.5 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
0.5 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1/2 cup water, olive oil, honey, and salt. Add 1 cup of flour and mix thoroughly. Incorporate the yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Gradually add the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, until the dough is well combined.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes, until it becomes soft, smooth, and elastic. Divide the dough and roll it into 4 calzone shapes or a single large pizza.

Nutrition

Calories: 438 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 9 g
Sodium Content: 296 mg
Protein Content: 10 g
Carbohydrate Content: 81 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g