Easy Calzones Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle. Spread 1/4 cup sauce over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge; top with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet., Brush milk over tops; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425.
• Unroll the pizza dough onto a large cookie sheet.
• Press the dough out so that it is about the same thickness all around and so that it covers the cookie sheet.
• Cut into 4 equal size rectangles.
• In a bowl, mix sauce, cheese, and toppings.
• Spoon equal amounts of toppings into the middle the rectangles.
• Lightly spread out the sauce mixture.
• Fold one corner so that it meets with the opposite corner.
• Crimp the edges so that the calzones seal.
• Mix olive oil and parmesan cheese mix.
• Brush with olive oil and parmesan cheese mixture.
• Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve hot or freeze for later.

Steps:

• Line large colander with coffee filters or cheesecloth and place in large bowl.
• Add ricotta cheese, drain 30 minutes.
• This step can be skipped although it may cause your calzone to be a bit moist and watery in the middle.
• Mix ricotta in bowl with other cheese (s), organo, garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place dough onto lightly floured surface.
• Divide into 2 or 4 pieces depending on how big you want your calzones.
• Shape each into ball into a circle.
• Divide and spread cheese mixture on the dough.
• Divide other fillings and place on top of cheeses.
• Fold circles in half and press edges with tines of a fork.
• Arrange calzones on pizza stone or pan.
• Prick top with fork.
• Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Serve with side of pizza sauce.