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Lorenzo in cucina

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Deep-Fried Calzone

Cultural Context

Deep-fried calzones, a beloved variation of the traditional Italian calzone, originated in southern Italy where street food culture thrives. These golden pockets of dough are filled with a mix of cheeses and meats, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. Today, deep-fried calzones have gained popularity worldwide, especially at fairs and food festivals, where their crispy exterior and savory filling delight many.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g di farina "0"
300g di latte tiepido
50g di olio extravergine di oliva
1 cucchiaino di zucchero
10g di sale
7g di lievito di birra disidratato
pomodoro (condito con olio, sale e origano) e mozzarella
prosciutto cotto e mozzarella
spinaci cotti e mozzarella
olio di semi di girasole per friggere

ricotta cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: cottage cheese

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option with similar texture.

mozzarella cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

cooked sausage

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: grilled chicken

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: ground beef

Grilled chicken offers a leaner protein option.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing the flour, warm milk, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, salt, and yeast until smooth.

2

Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.

3

Roll out the dough and cut it into circles.

4

Fill each circle with your choice of stuffing (tomato and mozzarella, cooked ham and mozzarella, or cooked spinach and mozzarella).

5

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.

6

Heat sunflower oil in a pan for frying.

7

Fry the calzoni until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Fried CalzoneCalzone Fritto
Local Name: Calzone Fritto

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