Calzone vs. Stromboli: The Ultimate Italian Bake-Off

Team Calzone or Team Stromboli? In this deliciously fun hands-on class, you’ll learn the difference between these two beloved Italian favorites while making one of each from scratch.

We’ll start by preparing fresh dough and exploring the unique techniques that set calzones and stromboli apart. You’ll fill your creations with classic Italian meats, cheeses, and seasonings before learning how to properly shape, seal, and bake them to golden-brown perfection.

Along the way, you’ll discover tips for working with pizza dough, creating flavorful fillings, and achieving that perfect crispy exterior with a warm, cheesy center. Whether you’re cooking for family dinners, game days, or casual entertaining, these crowd-pleasing recipes are sure to become favorites.

Leave with a freshly baked calzone, a homemade stromboli, recipes, and the confidence to recreate these Italian classics at home. The only question remaining: which one will earn your vote?

Come hungry and ready for a friendly culinary showdown!

Students 21+ years are welcome to bring their own wine, champagne, beer, etc. to enjoy during class. Please see our BYOB policy for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What you will learn:

In this Antsy Nancy class, you’ll not only stretch your own dough, you’ll stretch your imagination! Attendees will learn the process and recipe for making perfect dough as well as the ingredients, and sauces to create vegie and Italian meat calzones and strombolis.

What to expect:

Upon check-in, students are provided aprons and storage for personal items before visiting the handwashing station. Students will be seated in a thoroughly cleaned and sanitized workspace and given seating request preference, when available. Tools and materials will be distributed before instructor takes the class step-by-step through the successful recipe execution. Tables of 4 will be assigned various recipe elements prior to each student executing a personal calzone and stromboli.

  • Date : August 6, 2026
  • Time : 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (America/Phoenix)
  • Venue : Antsy Nancy: 5655 E River Rd., #101, Tucson, AZ 85750