Delicious and Savory Calzone Recipe

This calzone recipe will guide you through creating a classic Italian dish filled with delicious ingredients like mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and fresh vegetables. The dough is soft and fluffy, while the filling is rich and flavorful. Serve the calzone hot with marinara sauce for a satisfying and comforting meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Flour, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large circle.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone dusted with flour.
4. Brush olive oil over the entire surface of the dough.
5. Spread marinara sauce evenly over half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce.
7. Top with pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, and black olives.
8. Season with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
9. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
10. Using your fingers, press the edges of the dough together to seal the calzone.
11. Using a sharp knife, make a few small slits on the top of the calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the calzone is golden brown.
13. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
14. Slice the calzone into wedges and serve hot with additional marinara sauce for dipping.

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