Name: Sourdough Calzones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Sourdough Pizza Crust; Egg Whites; Pepperoni; Salome; Spinach; Shredded Cheese

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Who doesn't like the cozy taste of a calzone? My sourdough calzones recipe has a golden, flavorful, and crispy crust with just the right amount of sourdough goodness. Grab that sourdough discard and let's get cooking.

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This is a great recipe to grab when you need a special family night, but can also be just the ticket to a party dish or appetizer. The best this about this recipe is that you can fill it with whatever you want, which makes it very versatile.

This recipe will use my sourdough pizza crust recipe for the dough. This einkorn recipe can be modified to use a variety of flours. Just keep in mind that certain flours may need less or more water content to make the dough.

Find the sourdough pizza crust recipe here or learn more about the delightful benefits of the ancient grain einkorn here.

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Sourdough Calzones

Ingredients

Sourdough Pizza Crust
Egg Whites
Pepperoni
Salome
Spinach
Shredded Cheese

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Instructions

Make the sourdough pizza crust according to directions.

Split the dough into two sections. Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape.

Layer ingredients on top of the dough. Keep a 1-inch gap along the edges.

Roll up one side at a time and pinch the dough together to create a seal.

Brush with egg whites. Repeat for the second section of dough.

Bake on a silicon-lined baking sheet for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees F

Hint: It does make the whole process easier if you use a silicon baking mat. I have fallen in love with using these for sourdough. It makes the 'stick' of sourdough much less in many situations like this calzone.

Variations

This entire recipe is based on variation! There are no specific amounts given because it will vary so much based on your own personal preferences and what you have on hand. The recipe card has the basic ingredients included. However, here are some additional variations.

Gouda
Different types of cheese
Salome
Shredded carrots
Tomatoes
Spicy sauce

Equipment

You know how much I love my cast iron equipment around here! If you are like me and choose to use cast iron to bake these, make sure to adjust your time slightly as cast iron will hold heat a bit differently.

Silicon baking mat
Baking sheets
Rolling pin

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Storage

Surprisingly calzones last a long time in the refrigerator. I don't recommend freezing them. If you want to do some type of freezer routine. I would recommend making the dough ahead of time, freezing the dough in an air-tight freezer bag (I like these reusable ones)

FAQ

Is this recipe Trim Healthy friendly?

Technically yes, but with many of the recipes on this website, I recommend you use caution. Many of the sourdough recipes are not 'trimifying' in weight loss mode. Most of my sourdough recipes are crossovers, which are best for maintenance mode and for some will still cause weight gain. Please do your research and understand which recipes are best for you in your season.

What is the difference between a calzone and a stromboli?

Honestly, I probably use these terms interchangeably. This recipe might be more considered a stromboli because it's long and elongated, whereas a calzone is usually a single serve and is half-moon-shaped. However, the basic ingredients are typically very similar.

Is sourdough good for pizza crust?

I actually think that sourdough is the BEST for pizza crust now. There is no comparison. The same goes for a calzone or stromboli. A sourdough crust is the way to go!

You can watch me explain and make these Calzones at 6:39 of one of our latest Youtube Videos!

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