Published On Nov 23, 2022
A calzone is an Italian oven-baked folded pizza, made with leavened dough. It originated in Naples in the 18th century. A typical calzone is made from bread dough, baked in an oven and is stuffed with salami, ham or vegetables, mozzarella, ricotta. Different regional variations in or on a calzone can often include other ingredients that are normally associated with pizza toppings.
Ingredients (4 servings):
For the dough:
300 g all-purpose flour
200 ml water room temperature
3 g (1 tsp) dry yeast
6 g (1 tsp) fine salt
7 (1 (1 tbp) sugar
1 tbp olive oil
Filling 1: (Classic Neapolitan)
50 g salami
50 g cooked ham
150 g ricotta
50 g mozzarella
1 tbl tomato puree
1 tbl parmesan cheese
Filling 2: Spinach and Sausage
150 g (1 cup) cooked spinach
150 g sausages
1 garlic clove
1 tsp dry hot chile
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
Bake the calzone in a pre-heated oven at 450 F° (230 C°) for 10 a 15 or until golden brown.