A golden, folded pizza pocket stuffed with melty cheese, rich sauce, and savory fillings!
🧾 Description
A classic calzone is like a pizza turned into a handheld pocket — crispy on the outside, gooey and flavorful inside. Originating from Italy 🇮🇹, it’s perfect for stuffing with your favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies.
🛒 Ingredients
🍞 Dough
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 packet yeast (7g)
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp olive oil
🍅 Filling
1 cup pizza sauce
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese 🧀
½ cup ricotta cheese (optional)
100–150g pepperoni or cooked sausage 🍖
½ cup mushrooms or bell peppers (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
🧈 Finishing
1 egg (for egg wash) 🥚
Olive oil or melted butter
Extra parmesan (optional)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🍞 1. Make the dough
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast → rest 5–10 min
Add flour, salt, olive oil → knead until smooth
Let rise 1 hour until doubled
🔪 2. Shape the calzone
Divide dough into balls
Roll into circles (like mini pizzas)
🧀 3. Fill it
Spread ricotta (optional)
Add mozzarella, meats, veggies
Spoon a little sauce (don’t overfill!)
🥟 4. Fold & seal
Fold dough over into half-moon shape
Press edges tightly (use fork to seal)
🧈 5. Bake
Brush with egg wash
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes
Until golden brown and crispy 🔥
🍽️ 6. Serve
Let cool slightly
Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping 🍅
🔥 Flavor Profile
Crispy outside 🥟
Cheesy & gooey inside 🧀
Savory meats 🍖
Classic Italian herbs 🌿
💪 Nutrition (approx. per calzone)
Calories: 500–700 kcal
Protein: 25–35g 💪
Fat: 20–30g
Carbs: 50–65g
