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Wood-Fired Calzones

Wood-Fired Calzones: Your New Favorite Comfort Food Adventure

Wood-Fired Calzones provide a smoky, customizable comfort food experience that's perfect for family gatherings or casual nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 calzones
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 each Pizza Dough Use store-bought if short on time
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Can swap with cottage cheese for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Substitute with provolone for a different twist
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Regular cheese can be used if Parmesan isn't available
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs like basil or oregano can be used as alternatives
  • optional Optional Fillings Customize with pepperoni, cooked sausage, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or olives
For Brushing and Baking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Melted butter works as a great substitute
  • as needed Flour or Semolina Dust to prevent sticking while shaping the dough
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Marinara or Pizza Sauce Can use homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; omit if preferred milder taste

Equipment

  • wood-fired oven
  • Pizza Peel
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Wood-Fired Calzones
  1. Preheat your wood oven to 500–550°F (260–290°C) and wait for the flames to create a steady heat.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each of the four dough balls into 8–9 inch circles.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until well mixed.
  4. Spread 2–3 tablespoons of marinara or pizza sauce onto one half of each dough circle, then add the cheese mixture.
  5. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges to seal.
  6. Dust a pizza peel with flour or semolina, place calzones onto it, and bake for about 6–8 minutes.
  7. Brush with olive oil after baking, allow to cool slightly, and serve with warm marinara.

Nutrition

Serving: 1calzoneCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize fillings as per preference for added variety.

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