
Spooky Calzone Snake
Cost $15, save $20
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 35 Min
- 14 Servings
- $15
Spooky Calzone Snake
Cost $15, save $20
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 35 Min
- 14 Servings
- $15
INGREDIENTS
Dough
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
- 1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup sliced black olives (Optional)
- ½ green bell pepper, cut into strips (Optional)
- ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms (Optional)
Glaze
- 🥚 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
STEPS
Dissolve sugar in warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle yeast over water, and let stand for 5 minutes until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
Stir in oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour; mix on Low until the mixture forms a wet dough. With the machine running, add 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, and knead until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl into a ball. Knead for 3 to 5 more minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Lightly oil a large bowl; place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, parsley, Italian seasoning, olives, green pepper, and mushrooms in a large bowl; set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down dough; roll it out into a long, flat strip about 9 inches wide by 30 inches long. Spoon filling mixture down the center of dough strip, leaving about 1 inch on all sides for sealing. Pull edges of dough together; pinch to seal and form a long, filled roll.
Place roll, seam-side down, onto the parchment paper in a snakey "S" shape, and tuck the ends underneath to seal. Beat egg in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water; brush egg wash over calzone.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until calzone is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into individual slices.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
217
Calories
- 10Protein
- 22Carbs
- 10Fats
💡 For a colorful snake, mix food coloring with egg yolks and paint stripes or patterns before baking.Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and easier cleanup.Customize the filling with other meats, vegetables, or cheeses to suit your taste.Let the calzone cool slightly to firm up before slicing for the best presentation.