Braided Crescent Calzone
Easy braided calzone recipe is impressive looking but simple to make. Tailer to your individual tastes by adding your favorite fillings. Takes a short time to make and families love it!
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 tube crescent dough refrigerated
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1 Tbsp "Everything Italian" seasoning I usd #oldethompson brand
- 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Unroll dough on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce down the middle third of dough.
- Add Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni on top of sauce.
- Cut 1-inch strips up each side of the dough.
- Fold 1-inch strips up and over pizza filling, alternating sides to get a braided look.
- Brush the tops of the braided dough with egg wash and then sprinkle with Everything Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes then cut into slices and serve.
Notes
I love to serve this simple calzone with extra pizza sauce/ marinara for dipping and a little extra parmesan cheese.
A fun, option is to divide dough into smaller rectangles and make individual calzones. Let kids customize their own!