Calzone
The perfect portable pizza is easy to make and an instant customer favorite. The clean Ricotta taste lets every flavor shine through. Great for dining in or eating on the run.
Course: Calzones/Strombolis
Calzone
Description
Ingredients
Calzone
Variations
Instructions
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In medium bowl, mix Grande Ricotta, Mozzarella or Mozzarella Blend, Romano, parsley, salt and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Cover the Ricotta cheese mixture and chill below 40°F to hold.
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In a separate bowl, combine the Italian sausage and pizza vegetable toppings to create the filling mixture.
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Place 8 oz. of pizza dough on a smooth, flat work surface. Stretch the dough to the desired size (approximately 7” to 10” in diameter).
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Place 6 oz. of Ricotta cheese mixture in the center of the dough circle.
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Top with 2 oz. of the filling mixture.
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Fold one side of the dough over to the other side, encasing the cheese and filling mixtures. Trim any excess dough.
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Crimp the edges and cut 3 vent holes on top.
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Bake on a sheet pan or a screen in a preheated 450°F deck oven for 12 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Serve with a side of sauce for dipping if desired.
Note
Yield: 9 calzones
