Description
These homemade Pepperoni and Cheese Calzones are incredibly satisfying and delicious! Made with pizza dough, gooey mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, and crispy pepperoni, they’re the perfect Italian-inspired meal—no delivery needed!
Ingredients
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500g pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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100g pepperoni slices
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160g mozzarella cheese, shredded
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4 tablespoons pizza sauce
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1 teaspoon olive oil (for brushing)
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Flour (for dusting work surface)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare
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Preheat the oven to 210°C (410°F) fan bake.
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Divide & Roll the Dough
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Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 20 cm (8-inch) circle.
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Add the Fillings
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Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on one half of each dough circle, leaving a 2 cm border around the edge.
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Place 4 pepperoni slices on top of the sauce, then sprinkle with 40g (⅓ cup) shredded mozzarella.
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Seal the Calzones
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Fold the empty half of the dough over the toppings to create a half-moon shape.
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Press the edges firmly to seal, then fold and twist the edge for a secure closure.
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Bake the Calzones
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Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking tray.
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Cut two small vents in the top of each calzone using a sharp knife.
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Brush the tops with olive oil.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
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Cool & Serve
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Let the calzones cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
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For a crispy crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone.
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Customize with mushrooms, bell peppers, or sausage for variety!
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Serve with extra pizza sauce or marinara for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg