Calzones

Name: Calzones
Prep time: 49 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 710 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 237 milliliters cubed prosciutto cotto (ham); 473 milliliters ricotta; 237 milliliters shredded mozzarella; 1 teaspoon sugar; 237 milliliters warm water; 43 grams fresh cake yeast

Calzones might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 686 calories, 34g of protein, and 25g of fat each. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of mozzarella, cake yeast, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 49 minutes.

Instructions

Combine the water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and stir until dissolved.

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Add salt and 1 cup of the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a loose batter.

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Salt

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Add 2 more cups of the flour and stir with the spoon for 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate as much flour as possible.

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Bring the dough together by hand and turn out onto a floured board or marble surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until you have made a smooth, firm dough.

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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Set aside to rise in the warmest part of the kitchen for 45 minutes.

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Cut the risen dough into 4 equal pieces and knead each portion into a round. Cover again and let rest 15 minutes.

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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

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Place a clean pizza stone in oven to preheat.

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Dust a clean work surface lightly with flour. With your fingers and palms, flatten one of the dough rounds into a 10-inch oval about 1/4-inch thick.

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In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, and ham. Spoon 1/4 of mixture just above the center of one oval of dough. Fold the dough to form a half-moon and then press the edges to seal. Fold the edge up with your fingertips and pinch closed to form a ridge all the way around. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

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Ricotta Cheese

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Place calzones on pizza stone and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.

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Serve hot.

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Servings:

710milliliters

all-purpose flour 1teaspoon

kosher salt 237milliliters

cubed prosciutto cotto (ham)473milliliters

ricotta 237milliliters

shredded mozzarella 1teaspoon

sugar 237milliliters

warm water 43grams

fresh cake yeast

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are great choices for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Caposaldo Chianti with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.