What is a Calzone pizza?+
A Calzone pizza is a folded Italian pizza pocket made from pizza dough filled with cheese, sauce, meats or vegetables and baked until golden and crispy, similar to a folded pizza pocket you can hold in your hand. It’s a traditional folded pizza from Italy and perfect for filling meals or party snacks.
What cheese and fillings work best in a Calzone?+
Mozzarella and ricotta are classic choices because they melt nicely and taste great and you can add things like mushrooms, spinach, pepperoni, sausage or cooked chicken for more flavour. Keeping moist ingredients like fresh tomatoes drained or sautéed before adding helps prevent sogginess.
How do I prevent my Calzone from leaking during baking?+
Make sure you don’t overfill the pocket, use a modest amount of sauce and press or crimp the edges firmly so the dough seals well, then cut small vents on top for steam to escape. Too much filling or wet ingredients can make the dough burst open.
Can I freeze Calzones for later?+
Sure, you can freeze Calzones before baking by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and foil and keeping them in the freezer for several months, then bake from thawed according to the original directions. This makes meal prep or easy dinners later very simple.
What is the best oven temperature to bake a Calzone?+
Most recipes recommend baking at a high temperature around 425 to 475 degrees Fahrenheit so the dough cooks through and gets a crisp golden crust without drying out. A hot stone or baking tray helps the bottom brown nicely too.
Why does my Calzone crust become soggy inside?+
If your filling is too wet or there’s too much sauce, steam gets trapped and makes the crust soft. So drain or pre-cook vegetables and keep sauce to a minimum to help the crust stay crisp. Cutting vents on top also helps steam escape so it stays nice and flaky.
Can I make Calzone dough ahead of time?+
Definitely, you can prepare the dough ahead, let it rise and even refrigerate or freeze it for later. Then shape, fill and bake when you’re ready as this saves time on busy nights and still gives fresh baked texture. Having dough ready means all you need to do is assemble and bake.
