Sourdough Calzones
Sourdough calzones bring together the tangy, chewy texture of sourdough with the savory, gooey fillings of a classic Italian calzone. This step-by-step guide will help you make perfect homemade calzones using your sourdough starter.
Equipment
- Pizza Stone
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Sourdough Dough
- 1 cup sourdough starter active or discard
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup water lukewarm
Filling
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage or pepperoni
- 1/4 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup spinach chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, water, and olive oil. Stir until well combined.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 4-6 hours or until doubled.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a thin, round shape.
- Spread marinara sauce over half of each dough round, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Add mozzarella, ricotta, sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and oregano on top of the sauce.
- Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone. Feel free to customize fillings based on your preference!