Calzones

I love making calzones!  

They are a great way to use up leftover meats, veggies, and cheeses that I have in my fridge.  They are also a wonderful idea for entertaining since each guest can customize their calzone according to their favorite ingredients.  The toppings are endless: green peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, pepperoni, spinach, sausage, shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese...whatever makes your heart flutter!  

·       To make the calzones, I use my Basic French Bread recipe and divide dough into six portions.  

·       Next, roll dough out into a circle like you would with pizza.  

·       Top with your favorite ingredients, but make sure to leave out the sauce!  Calzones are eaten with the sauce on the side.   

·       Then you fold the dough over and crimp the edges to make a half circle.

·       To finish them off I like to brush olive oil on top and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.  

·       Bake in the oven at 375* for 25 minutes or until browned.  

Serve calzones with a side of warmed marinara sauce, garlic bread, and a salad.  

Helpful Tips:

You can also make cheesy garlic bread to serve on the side at the same time you are preparing the calzones! To make garlic bread, take one portion of the dough, roll out into circle and spread with melted butter. Sprinkle on garlic powder, Italian seasonings, and shredded cheese.  Bake along with the calzones.

Mangia, Mangia!