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Making a Classic Cheese Calzone on a Baking Steel

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Calzone

Cultural Context

Originating from Naples, the calzone is a delightful variation of pizza, traditionally filled with a mix of cheeses, meats, and vegetables. It embodies the Italian spirit of using simple, fresh ingredients to create comfort food. Today, calzones are enjoyed worldwide, often customized with various fillings, reflecting local tastes and preferences.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 72 Hour pizza dough
2 oz. no cook tomato sauce
6 oz. ricotta cheese
6 oz. shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
2 oz. parmesan cheese
Basil

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is a leaner option.

1

Prepare the 72 Hour pizza dough.

2

Stuff the dough with ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.

3

Fold the dough over to create a calzone and seal the edges.

4

Bake the calzone on a Baking Steel until golden brown.

5

Serve with no cook tomato sauce for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

Baking Steel

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pizza PocketStuffed Pizza
Local Name: Calzone

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