Calzone Recipe: Easy steps to make this delicious folded pizza

Calzone is a very easy home-made recipe. It is originally from Italy. A calzone is a folded pizza with similar toppings. It is the perfect dish to serve at any intimate gatherings that you would want to organise. Let us take a look at the recipe you need to follow to serve this deliciousness to guests.

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Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup of warm water
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup of diced pepperoni
• ½ cup of sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon of dried basil leaves
• 1 egg

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How to make Calzone

To Make the Dough

• Take a small bowl and add the yeast in water. 
• Let it sit, until the yeast dissolve.
• Add the oil, sugar, and salt to taste.
• Stir the mixture well.
• Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to it and gradually keep stirring.
• Knead the dough. If the dough is very flowy add some flour into it and again knead it.
• Let the dough turn elastic. Keep the dough in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon olive oil on it ( to stop it from sticking to the vessel)
• Let the dough rest for some time until it doubles and softens more.

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To Make Filling

• Take another bowl and add the ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms and basil leaves.
• Mix well, cover bowl and refrigerate to chill.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• By this time the dough should be ready to use. 
• Make a large roll and make flat circles as per the size of the calzone you prefer.
• While making the circles, if the dough is sticking to the base add some dry flour.
• Now fill the circle with the filling and fold the circle. It should look similar to a semi-circle.
• To secure the edges, press it hard with a fork or just turn the edges inside to create a design.
• Brush the top of each calzone with beaten egg and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

After 30 minutes, your calzones are ready to be served.

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