Homemade Pepperoni Calzones Recipe
Darling, homemade pepperoni calzones are basically pizza’s hotter, mysterious cousin who shows up folded, golden, and ready to steal the spotlight.
This vegan makeover delivers all the cheesy, saucy, pepperoni-packed drama without the dairy or regret-filled morning-after pizza bloat.
Think crisp crust, melty dairy-free cheese, and spicy plant-based pepperoni hugging each other tighter than your shapewear on date night.
They bake into handheld pockets of joy that scream comfort food, minus judgment from your waistline.
So roll the dough, stuff generously, and watch these calzones win hearts faster than your favorite rom-com lead.
Homemade Pepperoni Calzones Recipe
A vegan twist on homemade pepperoni calzones featuring golden dough, dairy-free cheese, tangy sauce, and plant-based pepperoni baked into perfection.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil, and warm water into dough. Knead until smooth.
- Cover, let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment.
- Divide dough into four equal balls, roll into circles.
- Spread pizza sauce on half of each circle.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly, add pepperoni slices, and season with oregano and garlic powder.
- Fold dough over filling, press edges with fork to seal.
- Brush tops with plant milk.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot, ideally with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 20%
- Iron: 16%
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Folate: 18%
- Magnesium: 15%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor without sacrificing sass.
- Use store-bought dough if patience isn’t your strong suit.
- Brush crust with olive oil and garlic for irresistible aroma.
- Freeze extras—calzones reheat like a dream.
