Ingredients
- Frozen bread dough or Rolls
- 1 16 ounce container ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten, plus 1 additional egg beaten in a separate dish
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and Pepper
- a dash of Sriracha or chili flakes
- Marinara Sauce for serving
- You could also add in 1/2 lb browned, drained Italian sausage or diced pepperoni
Preparation
Step 1
Allow Frozen dough to thaw and rise slightly either in the refrigerator (which could take all day) or about 4 hours at room temperature. Stir together ricotta, beaten eggs, parmesan, mozzarella, Sriracha, salt, pepper and meat if using.
If you used bread dough, use a knife or a bench scraper, cut each loaf into 4 pieces. Roll dough flat and place a dollop of the mixture on each. Fold dough over filling and seal completely, then pinch edges with tines of a fork. Brush top of each calzone with the beaten egg and salt the tops with coarse Kosher or Sea Salt if desired. Bake calzones according to dough manufacturer's instructions until golden brown. Serve with Marinara Sauce for dipping.
Obviously this recipe leaves a lot of room for creativity. Definitely experiment with different meats, add different herbs, either dried or fresh, add chopped spinach, etc.