Pepperoni and Mozzarella Calzone Recipe

How to make it

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• CALZONE DOUGH:
• Place water in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle yeast on top and whisk in the honey until everything is dissolved.
• Use a whisk to stir in the salt and flour.
• When too thick to mix with the whisk, mix with floured hands.
• Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
• Shape into a smooth ball and place back in the bowl.
• Brush with a little olive oil and cover the bowl with a towel.
• Set the bowl in a warm place for 1-2 hours so the dough can rise.
• The dough should double in size.
• You can make the filling for these while the dough rises.
• The dough may be made in advance and refrigerated or frozen until ready to use.
• Allow it to come to room temperature before using and knead a few times to warm it up.
• Punch down the risen dough.
• Divide it into 6 equal portions.
• Roll out the dough one at a time on a floured surface into a 6-8 inch circle.
• FILLING:
• Preheat oven to 450° F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray
• Spoon a couple teaspoonfuls of marinara sauce on half of the circle of dough, leaving 1/2 inch rim around the edge of the dough.
• Place four pepperoni slices on top of the marinara. Can use more if you like.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Moisten the outside rim of the dough with water using your finger or a small pastry brush.
• Fold the dough over the top of the filling and crimp the edges. This will make a half moon shape.
• Go around the edges with the tines of a fork to seal.
• Prick the top of the calzone with a fork to let the steam escape while baking.
• Arrange assembled calzones on the baking sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
• Brush the tops with butter or oil during the last five minutes of baking.
• Serve warm.