Calzones are a culinary work of art that marries stunning presentation with exquisite flavor. This dish weaves together a medley of fillings, from savory to vibrant, encased in a perfectly crafted dough. The secret lies in using Inspiration Baking-Pizza Flour Blend, which ensures a flawless, tender, and structured dough. With every bite, the textures and flavors harmonize, creating a delightful sensory experience that exemplifies the magic of combining creativity with the quality of Inspiration Baking Mixes.
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SERVINGS: Three 8-inch Calzones, serves 6
PREP TIME: 1 hour, 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour, 50 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Make Pizza Dough
1 ½ Cup Inspiration Baking-Pizza Flour Blend
1 Package Yeast
½ Teaspoon Sugar
2 Tablespoons Oil
2 Whole Eggs
½ cup water
Pizza Flour Blend for rolling dough out
3 Round 9 or 10-inch Parchment Paper Circles to roll dough on. You can also cut them out by using a cake pan for a template.
Marina Sauce Heated for dipping
Calzone Filing
1 Tablespoon Butter
½ Medium Onion Diced
8 Ounces of Italian Sausage
¼ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/8 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley or 1 Teaspoon Sage if using sausage
8 Ounces Whole Milk Ricotta (about half a tub)
¾ Cup Grated Mozzarella
¼ Cup Grated Parmesan
2 Whole Egg (One Egg to beat and brush on top of each Calzone)
DIRECTIONS
Preparing The Dough
Using a stand mixer, stir together water, sugar and Yeast in mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let proof for 10-15 minutes
Add Pizza Flour Blend, oil and eggs to yeast. Mix on low for about 30 seconds scraping the bowl one time.
Increase mixer to medium high for up to 2 minutes scraping the bowl at least one time. The dough will be tacky.
Prepare round parchment paper circles by dusting them with Pizza Flour Blend. Evenly place dough on each circle.
Flour your hands and press the dough out until the circle is around 8-inches. The dough will be somewhat thin.
Place each in the freezer uncovered for one hour. Do not stack on each other. This allows you to handle the dough to complete the Calzone.
Preparing the Calzone Filing
In a separate bowl, mix the Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan together.
Add the egg and stir in the cheese mixture. Place covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Place the butter in a skillet on medium. Once melted add the diced onions and cook till translucent.
Add the sausage and cook till done. Empty any grease. Remove from the stove, add spices and cool.
Once the meat mixture is cooled. Add the cheese mixture and stir together. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Prepare the Calzone
Preheat oven to 400°F. Use a large cookie sheet to bake the Calzones.
Remove one frozen Calzone dough at a time. Place it on the cookie sheet.
Divide the filling mixture into three parts. Place one part of the filling on the lower half of the dough, leaving room to crimp the edges. Using a dough cutter or metal spatula dipped in flour, lift the top end over the mixture. Using the bottom edge of the dough, fold up and crimp edges.
Repeat for the next two calzones.
Brush with egg wash. Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes making sure the bottoms are brown.
Warm the marinara sauce while the calzones are baking.
Remove from oven and serve.
NOTES:
You can use pepperoni and other meats to replace the sausage. You can also add mushrooms, olives, or other items keeping in mind that you do not want to overfill the dough. It can burst.
If the bottom is not browning, place the Calzone on a lower oven rack.
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