Recipes
Calzones (Italy)
Calzones (Italy)
Dough:
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees )
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
vegetable oil
Filling:
2 ham slices
4 oz Mozzarella
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
Dissolve yeast in bowl with water and sugar. Let stand 5-10 minutes or until foamy. In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in olive oil and yeast to make soft dough. Knead on floured surface about 5 minutes. Grease bowl; place dough in bowl and cover with damp cloth. Let rise in warm place 40 minutes or until doubled in size. Punch down dough. Divide into 4 pieces. Roll dough into 5" diameter circles. Top with ham and cheese, add spices and drizzle of olive oil. Fold in half and crimp edges. Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees or until done.