Tasty Calzone Recipe with Pepperoni (No Yeast)

It can be expensive to fill a calzone craving on a regular basis. Get inspired by this calzone recipe with no yeast dough – it’s so simple and yummy!

If you’ve never had a calzone, they are a delightful Italian pocket of goodness that can make even the staunchest dieter weak at the knees!

There’s a bustling restaurant just down the street from where I live, constantly wafting the intoxicating aroma of baked dough and melting cheese.

My husband, an aficionado of these doughy delights, would happily mortgage our house for a bite of their legendary calzones.

But let’s face it, dining out regularly can drill a hole in your wallet faster than you can say “pepperoni!”

This is where my kitchen escapades begin. Why not bring the magic of calzones into my home?

Armed with the audacity of a home chef and a no-yeast dough that promises ease over elbow grease, I embarked on a culinary quest to replicate those calzones.

When I stumbled upon this no-yeast dough recipe, it was like finding a shortcut to Disneyland. For those of you nodding in agreement, feel free to join the no-yeast bandwagon.

And if you’re more of a “let’s get this show on the road” kind of person, grab that pre-made dough from the store. No judgment here!

After you make the dough, you’re going to add shredded mozzarella cheese, rich tomato sauce, and the MVP, pepperoni.

I’ve crafted an easy pepperoni calzone recipe that’s so simple, even your cat could probably make it (disclaimer: please don’t let your cat in the kitchen, it’s just a figure of speech).

The result? A symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds. This isn’t just dinner; it’s an experience.

A perfect, quick family meal that will have everyone at the table chanting for an encore. And the best part? You don’t need to be a wizard in the kitchen to pull this off.

So, are you ready to don your apron and transform your kitchen into the local calzone hotspot? Let’s dive into this culinary adventure and discover how to make these irresistible pepperoni calzones.

Spoiler alert: they’re ridiculously delicious. Keep scrolling to uncover the secret to calzone bliss – no magic wand required, just a hearty appetite! Here’s what you’re going to need:

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil (plus 1 tsp olive oil for coating)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 cup pizza sauce
• 1/3 cup mozzarella
• 1/2 cup pepperoni
• 1/2 tsp chopped basil leaves
• Pinch of garlic salt to taste

You could warm up some sauce for the side for dipping. I would love to try a veggie calzone recipe next time . . . 

Get the printable recipe card for these calzones below:

Pepperoni Calzones

It can be expensive to fill a calzone craving on a regular basis. Get inspired by this calzone recipe with no yeast dough – it’s so simple and yummy!

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Prep Time: 12 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 3 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 calzones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil for coating
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 cup pizza sauce
• 1/3 cup mozzarella
• 1/2 cup pepperoni
• 1/2 tsp basil leaves chopped
• Pinch garlic salt

Instructions

• Mix together in a large bowl flour, sea salt, and baking powder.
• Add water, oil, and mix until everything is well combined and you start to see the dough forming. If using a Kitchenaid mixer, switch to the dough paddle. It will whip everything nicely and you’ll be left with a ball of dough at the bottom of the bowl. Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes.
• Sprinkle some flour on your station and some on your dough. Work the flour into the dough so it’s no longer sticky. Separate the dough into two balls. Each ball makes one calzone.
  
• Using a rolling pin, thin out your dough. Start from left to right, then top to bottom until you have a circular or shape.
• Use a spoon to spread the sauce down in the center of the dough.
  
• Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Place the pepperoni on top.
  
• Starting from the bottom, fold the dough about an inch over. Do the same from the top and then fold over the sides to seal the contents.
  
• In a small bowl, combine the 1 tsp of oil, garlic salt, and basil leaves. Brush the top of the calzone. Bake in the oven on a pizza stone at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  
• Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes. Cut in half and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1calzone | Calories: 923kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1930mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 7mg

If you like this calzone recipe, check out these other delicious recipes you may also enjoy:

• Pepperoni pizza puffs
• Slow cooker pepperoni pizza bake
• Pepperoni pretzel balls

Photography by Patty from The PKP Way