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Traditional Italian Cheese and Salami Calzone

Delicious Italian calzone pockets filled with a rich combination of mozzarella cheese and salami paired with herb-seasoned tomato sauce.

1 h 5 min 4 servings 520 cal/serving Medium 3 views
Traditional Italian Cheese and Salami Calzone

Instructions

  1. Preparing the dough
    In a deep bowl, mix the flour with the instant yeast, sugar, and salt, then gradually add the olive oil and warm water while kneading for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and pliable. · 10 min
  2. Proofing
    Brush the dough with a little olive oil and cover it, then leave it in a warm, dark place to rise until doubled in size. · 30 min
  3. Preheating the oven
    Preheat the oven to 220°C, placing the baking sheet inside so it heats up thoroughly.
  4. Rolling out the dough
    Divide the dough into 4 equal balls, then roll each ball out on a lightly floured surface into a circle approximately half a centimeter thick.
  5. Filling the calzones
    Spread two tablespoons of pizza sauce over half of each circle leaving the edges bare, then add the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and salami slices with a pinch of oregano.
  6. Sealing the pockets
    Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon, press the edges with your fingers, and then crimp the edges or press with a fork to seal tightly and prevent the cheese from leaking out.
  7. Brushing and venting
    Transfer the calzones onto parchment paper, brush the tops with beaten egg yolk, and make two small slits on the surface with a knife to let steam escape during baking.
  8. Baking
    Bake the calzones in the hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes until they achieve a crisp golden-brown color, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving. · 20 min

Nutrition / serving

520
cal
23
protein g
58.5
carbs g
22
fat g

Chef's tips

Be careful not to overfill with sauce inside to avoid sogginess in the dough, and serve the remaining sauce warm on the side for dipping. Also ensure the edges are sealed thoroughly so the cheese does not melt and leak out of the crust.