Spinach Calzone

🥘 Ingredients

• frozen chopped spinach 10 ounces
• ricotta cheese 8 ounces
• mozzarella cheese 4 ounces
• olive oil 1 tablespoon
• egg yolk 1 large
• garlic powder 1 teaspoon
• fresh oregano 1 ½ teaspoons
• red pepper flakes 0.12 teaspoon
• salt 1 teaspoon
• pizza dough 1 pound
• egg 1 large
• water 2 tablespoons
• Parmesan cheese 1 ounce

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 500°F. Combine frozen chopped spinach , ricotta cheese , mozzarella cheese , olive oil , egg yolk , garlic powder , fresh oregano , red pepper flakes , and salt in a large bowl .
2. 2

   Place pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 even pieces. With a rolling pin or your hands, flatten each piece into a 7-inch round on a piece of parchment paper .
3. 3

   Spread 1/4 of the spinach filling evenly over half of each dough round, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
4. 4

   Brush the edges with the egg wash made from egg with water , fold the other half of the dough over the filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border uncovered, and press edges together to seal.
5. 5

   With a sharp knife , cut 5 steam vents in the top of each calzone and brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
6. 6

   Transfer the calzones onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes .
7. 7

   Brush with any remaining egg wash, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese , and bake for another 7 minutes .
8. 8

   Move the calzones to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.