Easy Homemade Calzone Recipe (With Pizza Dough)
If you love pizza, you’ll absolutely fall in love with this easy homemade calzone recipe — golden-brown pizza pockets stuffed with gooey mozzarella, spicy pepperoni (or salami), and rich pizza sauce. These mini calzone pizzas are fun to make, delicious to eat, and perfect for serving as an appetizer, dinner, or even a snack with evening tea. With simple pizza dough and a few flavorful fillings, you can bake these crispy, cheesy calzones in under 30 minutes — no fancy equipment needed. Let’s make your kitchen smell like an Italian pizzeria!
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Servings: 5 Persons
Calories: 842kcal
Ingredients
Homemade Pizza Dough Ingredients
- 100 ml Water - 100 ml
- 11 g Instant yeast - 11gms
- 1 tablespoon Sugar - 1 Tbsp
- 1 teaspoon Salt - 1 Tsp
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour - 2.5 Cups
- ½ cup Oil - ½ Cup
If Using Store-Bought Pizza Dough
- 1 batch Pizza dough Store bought
Calzone Filling (For 6 Calzones)
- ½ cup Pizza sauce or Marinara sauce
- 20 Pepperoni / Salami or sausage
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup Chopped Onions
- ½ cup Bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For Top brushing
- 1 Egg wash
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning (optional)
- 1 pinch Chili flakes (optional) to add some heat
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- If you’re making homemade pizza dough, let it rise until doubled in size. Otherwise, roll out your store-bought dough into 4 equal pieces. Flatten each into a circle about 6–7 inches wide.
How To Make Calzone Pizza Dough (Skip if using store-bought)
- In a deep bowl, add lukewarm water, sugar and yeast.
- Mix well and and cover for 10 minutes to rise.
- After 10 minutes, add salt, all purpose flour and oil.
- Mix well and knead the dough for 5 minutes and keep it in bowl by drizzling a teaspoon of olive oil.
- Cover the dough bowl and let it rest for 2 hours to get rise.
- After 2 hours the pizza dough will be ready to make calzones.
- Take it out, punch the air and knead for 5 minutes.
- Distribute in portion and take a small portion and roll in a circular shape.
Add the Filling
- First, make a layer of pizza sauce, then pepperoni and add some veggies.
- Fill with mozzerlla cheese.
- Fold it like a half moon (Crescent shape).
- Twist the edges to seal it properly.
- Prepare all the calzones in same way.
- You can make variations in filling as per your choice. I made with veggies, cheese, and pepperoni/salami. Watch video for better view.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lined the tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper and brush it with oil.
- Now place all the calzone on it and brush the top of the calzone with oil. (You can also brush egg wash or milk for top brushing)
- Place the tray in preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Soft and fluffy calzone pizzas are ready to serve.
Serve
- Let them cool slightly, then serve with warm marinara sauce or garlic dip. Enjoy the cheesy pull!
Video
Notes
Tips for the Perfect Calzone
- Don’t overfill — it can cause leaks while baking.
- Brush the top with olive oil or egg wash for a golden shine.
- Add ricotta cheese to the filling for an extra creamy texture.
- For crispier calzones, bake on a pizza stone.
Variations You’ll Love
- Veggie Calzone: Spinach, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and olives.
- Chicken Alfredo Calzone: Grilled chicken, white sauce, and mozzarella.
- BBQ Chicken Calzone: BBQ sauce, chicken, red onions, and cheese.
- Indian-Style Calzone: Paneer tikka or spicy keema filling for a fusion twist.
Serving Ideas & Storage Tips
- Serve calzones hot with marinara or garlic butter dip.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
- To reheat: use an oven or air fryer for 5–7 minutes to keep them crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1calzone | Calories: 842kcal
