calzone

This is a delicious way to dress up an ordinary pizza.  I also love to make this before a road trip and then take it with me, pre-sliced.  It changes up the routine from sandwiches made in the car and hubby loves it too...therefore, I am sold!

 

As with all the recipes I post, this one is really easy!  The recipe is just for the dough but I'll explain how to make it as well.

Calzone:

• 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) yeast
• 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1 cup very warm water

Combine yeast, sugar, salt, and one cup of the flour in mixing bowl.  Add the warm water and oil and mix.  Stir in remaining flour slowly until dough is soft but not sticky.  Knead until smooth.  Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before making the calzone. *Note: you will need one batch of dough for each calzone you make.*
Roll the dough out into a rectangle shape on a pizza stone or cookie sheet.  In the middle third, put down pizza sauce and all ingredients, saving cheese for last.  I use whatever we are in the mood for and we like on our pizza.  Everyone will be a little different.  I also often split it in half, because I like more on my side than the hubby does on his.  When you get done putting the ingredients, cut the third on each side into strips (I put pictures further down to explain what I mean because I know it sounds a little weird).  Then "braid" the strips, alternating each side.  Bake on 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done all the way through.

Recipe Source: here




This is what it will look like after you have all the ingredients on it and the sides cut.

This is what it looks like after you "braid" it.  I just start at one end and alternate, it's really easy.  The dough sticks to itself and the last piece or two I just stick down really well.  The ingredients sometimes squish out the sides a little, I don't worry about that too much.

 Enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions on this one :)

 

- Megan