Calzone Dough

Name: Calzone Dough
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 3 1/2 cups bread flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil

6 servings20 min prep18 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Calzone Dough

Story updated September 18, 2026

The calzone, meaning "trouser leg" or "stocking" in Italian, originated in Naples as a folded, portable version of pizza, likely developed to make pizza ingredients easier to eat on the go, with roots dating to at least the 18th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1 1/3 cups warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1Stir yeast and sugar into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil to form a dough, then knead 8 minutes.
3Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
4Divide into 6 pieces, roll each into a round, fill half with desired filling, and fold over, sealing the edges.
5Bake at 425°F for 16-18 minutes, until deep golden.

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