Homemade Calzone
These are like portable pizzas you can eat with your hands. I make a batch when I've got leftover pizza dough and random toppings in the fridge. Kids love them, adults love them, and they freeze great for quick lunches.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough divided into 8 equal portions
- Mozzarella cheese grated
- Marinara sauce
- Bread flour for rolling out the dough
For the egg wash:
- 1 egg plus 1 tsp water beaten together
Suggested fillings:
- Pepperoni
- Yellow onion
- Bell pepper
- Black olives
- Button mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Dice vegetables and prepare fillings.
- Roll each dough portion into 6-7 inch circles on floured surface.
- Spread 1-2 tbsp marinara on one half of circle, leaving 1/2 inch border.
- Layer 1-2 tbsp cheese, desired fillings, more cheese, and small dots of sauce.
- Wet edges with water, fold dough over, and pinch edges firmly to seal.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cut small vent slit in top of each calzone.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with extra marinara for dipping if desired.