Description
This easy homemade calzone dough recipe creates a soft, chewy inside with a crispy golden crust. Perfect for making authentic Italian-style calzones at home!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chewiness)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup warm water (100–110°F)
Instructions
Activate the Yeast:
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Mix the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, olive oil, and remaining ½ cup warm water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the Dough:
- Knead by hand for 8–10 minutes on a floured surface or use a stand mixer for 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Proof the Dough:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Divide and Shape:
- Punch down the dough, divide into 4 equal portions, and let rest for 10 minutes before rolling out.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
- Use for classic Italian calzones with ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara.
- Try vegetarian options like spinach and feta or mushroom and caramelized onions.
- Store leftover dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
🔄 Storage & Meal Prep:
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw: Refrigerate overnight and bring to room temperature before rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dough, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone dough portion
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~350mg
- Fat: ~5g
- Saturated Fat: ~0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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