Calzone Pepperoni with Ricotta & Olives

A calzone is an Italian oven-baked folded pizza, in the USA often described as a turnover, made with folded leavened dough. It originated in Naples in the 18th century.

Ingredients for 10 portions

QtyUnitDescription
10NosPizza base
0.1KgOlives
0.3KgRicotta
0.7KgNapolitano sauce
0.5KgPepperoni
0.3KgMozzarella cheese – shredded
0.03LitreOlive oil
0.015KgSalt

Method:

  • Flatten the pizza dough with the palm and stretch it evenly from all the sides.
  • Spoon pizza sauce in the middle of the dough, then dot with ricotta and top with pepperoni and mozzarella.
  • Gently fold the dough in half, then crimp edges all around
  • Transfer to prepared baking sheets. Brush tops with oil and sprinkle salt.
  • Bake for 12 mins at 200 degrees. Bake until tops are golden