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Anna Lombardi Prezio
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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
2.5 cups of flour
1 cups water
1 tablespoon of dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 pound of sliced mozzarella
1/4 pound of sliced soppressata
1/4 pound of Genova salami

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

Mix all ingredients into a bowl. Let sit for twenty minutes.

2

With rolling pin stretch out your dough into a large circle just like you would for pizza.

3

On one side of the dough begin to add your ingredients, layer it well.

4

Wet the outer layer with water which acts like the glue in order to seal it.

5

Flip the dough and seal with a fork.

6

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees.

7

Line your pizza pan with parchment paper.

8

Brush your calzone with oil before you bake.

9

Bake until it’s a golden brown color.

10

Brush with oil after you remove it from the oven and let sit a few minutes before you slice it.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpizza panparchment paperrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pizza PocketStuffed Pizza
Local Name: Calzone

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