Here’s a classic, cheesy, and delicious Pepperoni Calzone recipe you can make at home 🍕🫓
🥟 Pepperoni Calzone Recipe
🧾 Ingredients (makes 2–3 calzones)
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
For the filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (optional for creaminess)
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2–3 tbsp pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
For brushing:
- 1 egg, beaten or olive oil
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- Mix warm water and yeast, let sit 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
2. Prepare the filling
- In a bowl, combine mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Set aside.
3. Assemble the calzones
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide dough into portions and roll each into a 6–8 inch circle.
- Spoon filling onto one half, leaving edges free.
- Fold dough over and crimp edges to seal.
4. Bake
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with egg or olive oil for golden crust.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
5. Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes, slice, and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
💡 Tips for Perfect Calzones
- Don’t overfill—risk of bursting in the oven
- Brush with garlic butter after baking for extra flavor
- Freeze uncooked calzones for a quick meal later
🔥 Quick variation: Add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives to the filling for extra veggies.
If you want, I can give a 5-minute air fryer version of a pepperoni calzone that comes out crispy and melty without using the oven.
