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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.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F.
  2. Dice vegetables and prepare fillings.
  3. Roll each dough portion into 6-7 inch circles on floured surface.
  4. Spread 1-2 tbsp marinara on one half of circle, leaving 1/2 inch border.
  5. Layer 1-2 tbsp cheese, desired fillings, more cheese, and small dots of sauce.
  6. Wet edges with water, fold dough over, and pinch edges firmly to seal.
  7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Cut small vent slit in top of each calzone.
  9. Brush with egg wash.
  10. Bake 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  11. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
  12. Serve with extra marinara for dipping if desired.