Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pizza dough balls (or 1 lb store-bought pizza dough)
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (whisked with a tablespoon of water)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ranch dressing
- pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Divide the dough into 4 portions and let them rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes if refrigerated.
- On a piece of parchment paper, press and stretch each dough portion into a circle about 6 to 7 inches wide.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Spread a scoop of ricotta on one half of each dough circle, then top with pepperoni and mozzarella.
- Fold the dough over the filling, press the edges to seal, and crimp with a fork. Make a small cut on top for steam to escape.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and remaining garlic powder.
- Transfer the parchment with calzones onto the preheated pan or stone.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with ranch and pizza sauce.
Notes
Ensure the pizza stone is preheated for a crispier crust.
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients, such as vegetables or different meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.