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
| Qty | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Nos | Pizza base |
| 0.1 | Kg | Olives |
| 0.3 | Kg | Ricotta |
| 0.7 | Kg | Napolitano sauce |
| 0.5 | Kg | Pepperoni |
| 0.3 | Kg | Mozzarella cheese – shredded |
| 0.03 | Litre | Olive oil |
| 0.015 | Kg | Salt |
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