Ingredients
Method
Make the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down dough and let rest for 10 minutes before rolling.
Prepare the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until well browned and no pink remains, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth and simmer until absorbed, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Place about 1/3 cup of filling on one half of each circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal completely.
- Place calzones on prepared baking sheets. Brush tops with egg wash.
- Cut small slits in the top of each calzone for steam vents.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
These calzones can be assembled and frozen before baking. Freeze on baking sheets, then transfer to freezer bags. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to cooking time. Leftover calzones reheat well in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
