Craving an authentic Italian experience right in your kitchen? Imagine creating restaurant-quality calzones that will make your family and friends think you've secretly trained in a Naples pizzeria! This foolproof bread machine calzone dough recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary magic, turning your home kitchen into an Italian masterpiece. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe guarantees delicious, golden-brown calzones that will have everyone begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 calzones
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add warm water (approximately 110°F) and olive oil to the bread machine pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix bread flour, salt, and sugar together thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the dry ingredient mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the bread machine pan on top of the liquid ingredients, being careful not to mix them directly.
- Select the "Dough" setting on your bread machine and start the cycle, which typically takes about 90 minutes.
- Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the bread machine and place it on a lightly floured surface.
- Gently punch down the dough to release air bubbles and divide it into two equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a circular shape approximately 8-10 inches in diameter.
- Add desired fillings to one half of each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges firmly to seal.
- Place calzones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let rest for 15 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Water Temperature Matters: Ensure your water is precisely 110°F for optimal yeast activation. Too hot or cold can kill the yeast or prevent proper rising.
- Don't Rush the Dough Cycle: Let your bread machine complete the full cycle to develop gluten and flavor.
- Flour Surface Lightly: When handling dough, use minimal flour to prevent dryness.
- Seal Edges Carefully: Crimp calzone edges firmly to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Resting Time is Crucial: Allow calzones to rest for 15 minutes before baking to help them maintain shape.
- Customize Fillings: Experiment with different cheeses, meats, and vegetables for unique flavor combinations.
- Brush with Egg Wash: For a golden, glossy finish, brush calzones with beaten egg before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 310kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
