Calzone, a delicious folded Italian pizza pocket
Calzone is a delicious folded Italian pizza pocket filled with various ingredients, much like a pizza turnover. The name "calzone" means "stocking" or "trouser" in Italian, referring to its folded shape. This recipe offers a homemade version with an Australian twist.
Description
Calzone a pizza pocket filled with various ingredients, much like a pizza turnover. The name "calzone" means "stocking" or "trouser" in Italian, referring to its folded shape. This recipe offers a homemade version with an Australian twist.
Ingredients
- 300 g All purpose flour
- 5 g Salt
- 7 g Sugar
- 5 g Active dry yeast
- 200 ml Lukewarm water
- 30 ml Olive oil
- 200 g Mozzarella cheese (Shredded)
- 100 g Ricotta Cheese
- 100 g Pepperoni (Sliced)
- 100 g Capsicum (Sliced)
- 100 g Mushrooms (Sliced)
- 100 g Olives
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (To taste)
- 200 g Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- Salt & Pepper (To taste)
- For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and use more vegetables and cheese.
- If you're not a fan of tomato sauce, you can substitute it with pesto or Alfredo sauce.
Pizza Dough
Calzone Filling
Tomato Sauce
Alternative Ingredients
Instructions
- 1 Prepare Pizza Dough
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture, and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- 2
Prepare Tomato Sauce- Heat olive oil in a saucepan, then add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Set aside to cool.
- 3
Assemble the Calzones- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll them into circles, about 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter.
- On one half of each dough circle, spread a spoonful of tomato sauce, leaving a border around the edge.
- Add a portion of mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the fillings, creating a half-moon shape. Seal the edges by crimping or folding them over and pressing with a fork.
- 4
Bake the Calzones- Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with a little olive oil for a golden crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 5
Serve- Let the calzones cool for a few minutes, then serve with extra tomato sauce for dipping.
Note- You can customise the filling with your favorite ingredients, such as ham, spinach, or different types of cheese.
- Make sure to seal the edges of the calzones properly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
Potential Allergies:
- Gluten in the pizza dough.
- Dairy in the cheeses.
- Nuts or soy in certain pesto or Alfredo sauces.