Pizza Recipe : Cheese Calzone

Pizza : Cheese Calzone - Info Category Toppings Servings 12'' Pizza (2-4) Preparation 75 Minutes Cooking Time 10-12 Minutes Difficulty Easy-Medium

Ingredients Required

• NY Style Pizza Dough
• 1 lb. ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Step by Step Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 500F.
2. Take a 6 oz. dough ball and place on floured surface. Spread, with finger tips, to a 6 inch circle.
3. Place 2/3 cup cheese mix on one side and fold over other side. Seal with finger tips making sure no cheese mixture is in the seal. Pinch the edge to assure a tight seal.
4. Pat calzone to even filling inside.
5. Check seal again for leaks. Repeat with the others.
6. Place calzones on a lightly greased baking sheet or pizza stone.
7. Cut a 1 inch slit in the top of each for venting while baking.
8. Place in center of oven and bake for 10−12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Serve with your favorite tomato sauce, warmed, either on top or on the side for dipping.

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