What makes a calzone a calzone?

A calzone is an Italian dish that features a circular piece of pizza or yeasted bread dough that’s folded in half over a filling that includes ricotta, and often mozzarella and Parmesan, too, cured meats, vegetables and herbs, then sealed shut using a crimping technique.

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Do calzones need to be vented?

Don’t pull it tight. Don’t forget to cut steam vents in the top of each calzone. This prevents the dough from getting soggy, but it also releases the steam that builds up inside the pocket and causes the seam to burst.

How do I make the dough needed for a calzone?

Mix the outside glaze ingredients together in a small bowl and set it aside.

In another small bowl,whisk together the sauteed onions and minced garlic.

In a large mixing bowl,combine the vegan cheese,vegan sausage,cherry tomatoes,mushrooms,greens and the onion-garlic mixture.

How to make dough for Calzone?

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour,divided

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ cup ricotta cheese

1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

½ cup diced pepperoni

How long to bake calzone?

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

Take 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and lightly coat the baking sheet.

On a well-floured surface,roll out the pizza dough into two small rounds which should look like small pizzas.

Place half the mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese onto one round.

Decide which meats and vegetables to place into the calzones.

How to make calzones?

Prepare the Filling. While you wait for your dough to rise,you can prepare the filling.

Fill the Calzone. Place half the filling onto one side of each dough round,leaving about 1 inch of space around the edge.

Fold and Seal the Calzone.

Bake and Enjoy.