Italian · serves 2

Calzone

A folded pizza. Seal the edge properly and the cheese stays inside.

110 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 150ml lukewarm water
  • 7g dried yeast
  • 300g strong white bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 200g canned tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 500g mozzarella
  • A handful of basil
  • Black pepper

Method

  1. Bloom the yeast in the water, 5 minutes.
  2. Flour and salt mixed, then the yeast water and oil to a rough dough.
  3. Knead 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Prove 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Knock back by folding it over itself several times.
  5. Divide into 6 balls, rested 10 minutes, then rolled into rounds.
  6. Crush the tomatoes with the garlic and spread over one half of each round, leaving a border. Mozzarella, basil and pepper on top.
  7. Fold over, press the edges hard and crimp. Any gap and it bursts.
  8. 220°C for 20 minutes.

Questions people ask about Calzone

How long does Calzone take?

About 110 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of maida in Calzone?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Calzone ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Calzone vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

Do I need an oven for Calzone?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Calzone?

A green salad and bread. Nothing else needed. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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