Vegan Calzones (Homemade Vegan Pizza Dough)
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Vegan Calzones (Homemade Vegan Pizza Dough)
Description
The dough starts by activating yeast and sugar in warm water until foamy, followed by mixing in olive oil, flour, and salt. After kneading and resting, the dough is divided and rolled into rounds. Each dough circle is topped with marinara sauce, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and sliced black olives. The dough is folded over the filling and edges are sealed by pinching.
Baking at 425 degrees creates a golden crust while cooking the calzones through, ensuring the vegetables inside remain tender and flavorful. The result is a handheld savory pie with the rich tomato base and fresh vegetables sealed in a soft, lightly chewy crust.
This homemade vegan version allows customization such as adding vegan cheese, chick'n strips, or mushrooms as desired, adapting to different textures and tastes.
Ensuring the water is warm but not hot preserves yeast activity. Rolling on floured surfaces and baking on sheets helps avoid sticking. Baking times can be adjusted slightly to attain the preferred crust color and doneness.
Ingredients
Pizza Crust:
- .25 ounce yeast packet
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup water warm
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour, more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon salt
Calzone:
- ½ jar marinara sauce ~13 ounces
- ½ cup red bell pepper or green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup red onion about ½ medium onion, diced, or white or yellow onion
- 1 can black olives 2.25 ounces, sliced, drained
Optional Additions:
- 4 vegan chick'n strips baked and chopped
- 1 cup vegan cheese
- ½ cup crimini mushrooms chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- To assemble the pizza dough: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it about 10 minutes or until it turns foamy.
- Add olive, flour, and salt and mix well. Remove the dough and knead it more flour to prevent sticking. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Divide the pizza dough into 3 or 4 balls, depending on the size of the calzones you’d like.
- On a well-floured surface (I prefer using two baking sheets rather than my countertop), take each ball and roll it out into a circle.
- Place 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the middle of each piece of dough, leaving a 1-inch space from the edge.
- Place the bell pepper, onion, and olives over the sauce. Fold each piece of dough in half, fold the edges over, and pinch the edges together.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the calzones are golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool.
Notes
- Use warm water that is comfortable to the touch but not hot to activate yeast without killing it.
- Roll dough on a well-floured surface or baking sheets to prevent sticking during shaping and baking.
- Bake calzones until they turn golden brown for both crispness and thorough cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2881mg | 120% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 822IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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