Pizza calzone
2 servings
60 minutes
Calzone pizza is an Italian culinary masterpiece born in sunny Naples. This crescent-shaped closed pie has become a favorite choice for those who appreciate rich flavors and convenience. The thin, crispy dough hides a flavorful filling of juicy meat, sweet tomatoes, spicy seasonings, and tender cheese that melts inside, creating a harmony of tastes. The addition of greens adds freshness, while the baked crust with a golden hue tempts with its appetizing aroma. Calzone is easy to hold and enjoy its rich filling without utensils, making it an ideal treat for lunch on the go or a cozy evening with loved ones.
1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2
Add water, yeast, salt, sugar, and egg white to the bowl.
- Water: 200 ml
- Fresh yeast: 10 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Shuffle
4
Add flour and mix.
- Wheat flour: 350 g
5
Pour olive oil (20 ml).
- Olive oil: 50 ml
6
Knead the dough and set aside while preparing the filling.
7
Slice the onion into half rings and chop the garlic.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
8
Heat the pan with olive oil (30 ml).
- Olive oil: 50 ml
9
Fry the onion with garlic.
10
Add the minced meat and fry for 3 minutes over medium heat.
- Turkey mince: 200 g
11
Chop the tomato finely.
12
Add tomato, paprika, pepper, hot sauce to the minced meat, and salt to taste.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Smoked paprika (pimenton): 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Hot tomato sauce: 1 teaspoon
13
Chop the greens.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
14
Mix the minced meat with herbs.
15
Grate the cheese.
- Cheese: 220 g
16
Divide the dough into 2 parts. Roll one part to a thickness of 5 mm.
17
Place half of the filling on one edge of the dough.
18
Sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
19
Fold in half and pinch the edges.
20
Brush with egg yolk. Repeat the same with the second half of the ingredients.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
21
Bake in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot.
