Calzones from Scratch

These Calzones are better than store-bought and so easy to make. You will never buy them again!

How do I know when my calzone is done?

Bake until the calzones are golden brown and the filling bubbles, 15 to 20 minutes.

How long can a calzone sit out?

The United States Department of Agriculture advises you not to let cooked food - like pizza or other kinds of takeout - sit at room temperature for more than two hours before throwing it away.

Make it

Calzones from Scratch

For the dough:

Ingredients

For the Dough:

3 ½ cups of All Purpose Flour

2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Sugar

2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 cup of Warm Water, 110 degrees

1 Envelope of Yeast

Ingredients for 4 Calzones:

8 slices prosciutto

2 cups ricotta, drained if necessary

4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced thin and drained on a paper towel

1 1/2 cups finely diced smoked ham

freshly ground black pepper to taste

cayenne to taste

corn meal for the pan

2 cups marina sauce for dipping, optional

1 egg for egg wash

Parmesan cheese for dusting tops

- Bake at 500 F. for 20 minutes