Quick and Easy Homemade Calzone Dough Recipe

In about 45 minutes, you can make this incredibly easy, homemade calzone dough recipe to use right away or later. The best part is that this dough is made with nutritious white whole wheat flour while remaining light and tasty. Freezing instructions included.

Calzone dough is quite simple and cheap to make at home. With just a few pantry ingredients, you’ll be rolling out your own from-scratch Cheese Calzones or Pepperoni Calzones like a pro!

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Ingredients Needed

The ingredients in homemade calzone dough recipe are simple. I bet you have most in your pantry already!

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Ingredient Note:

• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour and 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour)

How to Make Calzone Dough

Many people shy away from making calzone dough or Whole Wheat Pizza Dough at home because they think it is a complicated, all-day affair. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Look how easy this is to make in just 45 minutes.

Proof the Yeast

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit until the yeast starts to foam and bubble, 5 to 7 minutes.

Make the Dough

Add the olive oil, honey, and salt to the bowl and stir. Using the dough hook, turn the mixer on low and add the flour in 1-cup increments until all is added.

Once the dough starts to form, increase the speed to medium. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. Mix for 5 minutes or until the dough is well combined. Scrape down the sides halfway through the mixing time.

Let Dough Rise

Dust the (clean) counter with flour to use as a work surface. Remove the dough and knead on the counter a few times and then form a ball. Place the dough ball in a well-greased bowl, cover loosely with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.

Time to Use or Store It

At this point, the dough is ready to use for pizza, calzones, or stromboli pizza or to freeze for later use.

If you want to use it later, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 days. See freezing instructions below.

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Can You Freeze Calzone Dough?

Yes! This is one of the best parts about homemade calzone dough. It works well to make ahead of time and then pop in the freezer until you want to roll out calzones (or pizza).

TO FREEZE: After assembling your dough and letting it rise, place it in a freezer bag, making sure to squeeze out all excess air before sealing. Alternately, you can divide the dough into smaller dough balls and freeze.

TO PREPARE FROM FROZEN: Thaw the dough in the refrigerator completely. Use within 2-3 days.

Recipes Using Calzone Dough

Now it’s time to use your light, flavorful dough for calzones and more. Make sure to make our easy Homemade Pizza Sauce for dipping, too! Try these recipes:

• Cheese Calzones
• Pepperoni Calzones
• Pizza Stromboli