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Learn how to make mouth-watering calzones filled with a blend of Ricotta, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Follow simple steps to prepare, braid the dough, and bake to perfection. Customize with variations like pepperoni or sausage. Serve with marinara sauce for a satisfying meal.
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How To Make Calzones • Scale and measure all ingredients according to recipe. • Mix ingredients and refrigerate until ready for use. • Portion the filling with #8 scoop. • Work with fresh dough in manageable batches – • Place portioned filling to one side of center line. • Fold dough over filling so that the edges meet.
Braiding The Dough: • Grab the dough between your fingers. • Pull the dough up and out. • Fold dough over itself and pinch closed. • * Be sure to pinch the dough closed. This will prevent the filling from seeping out of the sides during the baking process.
Final Preparation: Completely brush the calzones with egg wash. Make a slit on top to “vent” the steam during baking. This will also prevent the filling from seeping out. Bake to desired doneness. A deep golden brown is preferred. Brush lightly with garlic oil for a great appearance. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or Italian seasoning Serve with Marinara Sauce
The Recipe: • The Basic Three Cheese Calzone • 15 each 7” Fresh Pizza Dough Sheets • 3 cup Ricotta Cheese • 4 cups Mozzarella, Shredded • 3 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated • 3 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped Fine • ¼ Cup Chopped Garlic • 1 Teaspoon Salt • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper • Combine all ingredients for the cheese mixture and refrigerate. • Portion with a #8 scoop
Variations: Pepperoni – Add 1 oz (aprox. 22 slices) Sausage – Add 1/3 cup measure (2 oz) Roasted Vegetable – Add ½ cup measure Meat Lovers – Add 10 slices pepperoni, ¼ cup measure sausage, 1 oz diced ham Chicken – Add ½ cup measure Look to specialty pizza spec sheet for other variations. Minimum price points: 3 Cheese $3.79, Meat or Vegetable $4.49, Specialty $4.99