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Calzone

40 min
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5 ingredients
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Calzone

Calzones are a delicious specialty originating from Italy, particularly from the Naples region. This dish is a type of baked turnover or pie filled with typical Italian ingredients, similar to a pizza folded in half to enclose the filling inside. In Latin America, calzones are also very popular, although they may have different names and variations depending on the country. For example, in Mexico and some Central American countries, they are simply known as "pizza empanadas" or "folded pizzas," while in Argentina and Uruguay, although the term calzone is not used, there are similar preparations like "pizza empanadas" that share the idea of a cheese and sauce filling inside a baked dough.

The calzone is a practical and tasty way to enjoy the typical flavors of pizza but in a more compact and personal format. Its preparation traditionally uses pizza or bread dough, and the most common filling includes mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and other ingredients such as meats, mushrooms, and vegetables.

How to Prepare Calzones

To begin, thaw the bread dough until it is manageable.

When the dough can be easily cut, divide each loaf into 6 sections.

Place the portions on a previously greased cookie sheet and let the dough rise to its maximum capacity.

While the dough is rising, brown the ground beef together with the mushrooms to prepare the filling.

Once the dough has risen, roll out each section on a floured board.

Place a tablespoon of the meat and mushroom mixture on half of each dough portion.

Add pizza sauce and pizza cheese to taste over the meat mixture.

Fold the dough in half and pinch the edges to seal each calzone well.

Place the calzones on a cookie sheet.

Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until they are ready. If your oven does not reach this temperature, you can bake at a higher temperature, making sure the dough is not raw inside.

Calzones can also be prepared with a vegetable filling if you prefer a lighter or vegetarian option.

Calzone

Ingredients (5)

  • Frozen Bread Dough
  • Beef
  • Mushroom
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Pizza Cheese

Instructions (13 steps)

  1. 1 Thaw the bread dough
  2. 2 When it can be cut, cut each loaf into 6 sections
  3. 3 Place on a greased cookie tray and let it rise to its capacity
  4. 4 While the dough is rising, brown the meat and mushrooms
  5. 5 When the dough has risen, flatten each section on a floured board
  6. 6 Place 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the middle of the dough
  7. 7 Add pizza sauce and pizza cheese, as much as you want
  8. 8 Fold in half and pinch the edges of the dough pieces together
  9. 9 Place on a cookie tray
  10. 10 Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until ready
  11. 11 It can be baked at a higher temperature if the oven is not very hot
  12. 12 Bake until the dough is not raw inside
  13. 13 Vegetable calzones can also be made

Nutritional Information

Calories: 255 kcal
Protein: 6%
Carbohydrates: 0%
Fat: 41%
Sugar: 0%
Sodium: 0%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

Category

Bakery

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Dish Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion 5 Ingredients Or Less Main Dish Beef Oven Easy European For Kids Italian Dietary Meat Equipment Number Of Servings