Pioneer Woman Easy Calzones Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Easy Calzones Recipe is simple, delicious and perfect for lunch or dinner. These calzones are soft, cheesy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated pizza dough – 1 pound
- Mozzarella cheese – 2 cups shredded
- Ricotta cheese – ½ cup
- Pepperoni slices – ½ cup optional
- Pizza sauce – ½ cup
- Egg – 1 beaten
- Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Prepare Dough
- Roll pizza dough into a rectangle or circle on a floured surface. Keep it even for best results.
Add Cheese
- Spread ricotta cheese on half of the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over ricotta.
Add Toppings
- Place pepperoni or other fillings on top of cheese. Leave edges free for sealing calzone.
Fold Dough
- Fold dough over fillings to make a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly to seal completely.
Brush With Egg
- Brush beaten egg over the top of each calzone. This helps them turn golden and shiny.
Sprinkle Seasoning
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over top for extra flavor and nice color.
Bake Calzones
- Place calzones on baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Serve Hot
- Remove calzones from oven. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce.
Notes
- Use refrigerated dough for fast preparation.
- Do not overfill calzones to prevent leaking.
- Brush with egg for golden, shiny crust.
- Preheat oven fully for even baking.
- Let calzones cool slightly before cutting to avoid burning.