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baked calzone

Baked Pizza Calzone

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rising time 2 hours
Servings: 8 calzone
Course: Appetizer, main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Making the dough
  • 1 package active dry yeast (7 grams or 2 rounded tsp.)
  • ¾ cup lukewarm water 80° F
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cups bread or pizza flour (or all-purpose)
  • ¼ tsp. salt
Filling
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiana cheese
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 4 mushrooms, chopped
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated or crumbled

Method
 

Making the dough
  1. In a medium bowl, add yeast and pour in ¾ cup lukewarm water. Add the olive oil and stir to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes until slightly foamy.
  2. Add the flour and salt and mix well (by hand or with a dough hook). Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes until you have a soft and smooth dough. If the dough sticks to the board while kneading, add just a bit of flour at a time.
  3. Place in a clean bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let sit in a warm place for about 2 hours until doubled in size.
Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, parmigiana, eggs, salt and mix well. Chop raw mushrooms and add to filling.
Assembling the Calzone
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F
  2. When the dough has risen, turn onto a floured board. To make 8 individual calzone, divide the dough into eight equal balls. With a rolling pin, roll into 4-inch circles. Add a spoonful of filling onto the center of each calzone.
  3. Fold over to form a half-moon and pinch the edges to seal. Using the end of a fork, press around the edge to make sure seal is tight.
  4. Cover a pizza or baking pan with cornmeal or parchment paper to prevent sticking. Place your calzone on the pan. Using a shart knife, make two slits through the top of the dough to let out the steam while baking. Spoon 1-2 tbsp. tomato sauce over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake at 350° F for 45 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  6. Remove and place on a serving platter and enjoy right away. If you have any leftovers (probably not!), calzones will keep in a covered containter in the fridge for 3 days.