Calzone

Calzone

A selection of calzone pizza recipes with photos and step-by-step instructions. Experienced chefs talk and demonstrate how to make calzone pizza at home.

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Ingredients

Wheat flour – 270 g

Dry yeast – 2 tsp.

Sunflower oil – 30 g

Interior:

Chicken fillet – 300 g

Hard cheese – 100 g

Tomato paste – 50 g

Ground pepper - to taste

Ingredients

Dough – about 300 g;

Chicken ham – 150 gr;

Champignons – 3 pieces;

Cheese – 100-150 gr;

Onion – 1/2 head;

Tomato sauce – 2 tbsp. spoons;

Italian herbs – 0.5 teaspoon;

Fresh herbs to taste.

Ingredients

Butter – 60 g

Chicken egg – 1 pc.

Salt - a little more than half 1 tsp.

Wheat flour – 320-350 g

Interior:

Garlic – 2 cloves

Salt, pepper - to taste

Ingredients

Vegetable oil – 1 tbsp.

Dry yeast – 4 g

Interior:

Mozzarella cheese – 200 g

Green onion – 40 g

Tomatoes – 1 pc. (big)

Oregano - to taste

Dried garlic - to taste

Tomato paste – 1-1.5 tsp.

Ingredients

Fresh yeast – 15 g

Ghee – 30 g

Greens – 2-3 branches

Ingredients

Dry yeast – 1 tsp.

Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.

Champignons – 300 g

Thyme – 3 sprigs

Garlic – 1 clove

Mozzarella – 100 g

Ingredients

Traditional pizza dough – 220 g

Tomato passata – 3 tbsp.

Boiled ham – 70 g

Mozzarella cheese – 40 g

Hard cheese – 40 g

Champignons – 2 pcs.

Salt, oregano - to taste

Ingredients

Pizza dough – 150 g

Tomatoes for pizza – 100 ml

Mozzarella – 25 g

Champignon – 1 pc.

Pizza seasonings, salt - to taste

Ingredients

Traditional pizza dough – 220 g

Canned tuna – 2 tbsp.

Salt, pepper, oregano - to taste

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What is a calzone? What does it mean and where to order a calzone?

A calzone is a type of pizza covered with dough, the outside resembling the familiar pie with the inside. This type of closed pizza may seem unusual in appearance at first, but those who have tried it once know that it is soft and juicy. What is a pizza calzone? What does calzone mean? How do you eat calzones? Where can I order a calzone? How to see a photo of a closed calzone pizza? We will carefully answer these questions for you!

What does the word calzone mean?

An extraordinary pizza has an extraordinary name. And it’s not for nothing that the word “calzone” is so similar to the familiar “underpants” - it means the same thing, specifically men’s underpants. Are you curious about the connection between the most delicious pizza and underwear? And here's the thing...

Calzone - what is it anyway? At first, Italian calzones were a dish of not the richest families. To make them, they took scraps of dough and wrapped whatever they needed in them. It seemed most convenient for medieval Italian housewives to stuff triangular-shaped pieces of dough, the silhouette exactly similar to medieval men's underpants of that time. The similarity of shapes and the value of the inside were quickly noticed, and the hard life of a peasant, in order not to lose his mind from exhausting work, implies a simple but sharp humor, which is why such pies were called “men's underpants.” The name stuck, became popular, and, together with the dish itself, has survived to this day without modification.

Why is a calzone a pizza?

You only have to try a calzone once to be convinced that it is definitely a pizza, just a “closed type”. Its taste properties cannot be confused with anything else.

How comfortable is a calzone?

• you can eat it on the street, holding it in your hands and without fear of getting dirty with the inside, you can eat it right on the go, and this is very comfortable;
• the calzone stays hot longer;
• the inside of the calzone is more tender and flavorful than that of a traditional open-faced pizza;

It is logical that almost everyone likes this dish, and you can find a wide variety of calzone options in all regions of Italy, and everywhere they say that only they know about calzone and what it really is.

What does a “faithful” calzone look like and what should be in it?

A real closed pizza calzone in shape and main idea is reminiscent of our state Ukrainian dumplings, which have only reached a decent size. True, the interior of the Italian “dumpling” is the most diverse and multi-component - at first it included tomatoes and mozzarella (this is a recipe for the traditional version, known for more than two hundred years), and later anchovies, olives, herbs and meat were added. The composition of calzones from that time does not imply a serious recipe, but a traditional calzone must certainly have the following characteristics:

• shape in the form of a triangle or crescent;
• cheese and tomatoes in the interior;
• thin dough with a large amount of content.

Along with the traditional version, calzones with meat entrails are becoming popular; calzones with fish and even vegetarian entrails have begun to appear. The dish now has its fans who prefer specifically “closed” pizza.

How to eat a calzone correctly

How do you eat calzones? Naturally, there is no special ritual in consuming the dish, which has its roots in the life of Italian farmers. Usually it is eaten with hands, but you can also use the most “cultured” method - cut it into portions with a knife and send them to their intended destination using a fork. There is no particular debate about how to eat calzone pizza. Italians themselves, according to etiquette, eat only two dishes with their hands - chicken in any form, and specifically calzone (apparently closed pizza was created so that it could be enjoyed without cutlery).

Which calzone should you order?

Our online restaurant INSTAFOOD serves calzones along with traditional pizza variations such as Margherita, Mexican, or Four Cheese. And this closed pizza is popular with almost all of our customers. Almost everyone prefers it as an addition to lunch or dinner, but calzone is equally great as a main dish.

The options we offer (photos of calzone pizza can be seen on the page):

• calzone with lamb – spices and sesame give this pizza light oriental notes;
• salmon calzone is a modern take on the dish; creamy sauce, parmesan and feta cheese give it the most delicate taste;
• calzone with ham - will quickly feed a huge company and restore strength after a hard day; cream cheese, mozzarella and the freshest tomatoes will make this version of pizza a real ecstasy for any gourmet;
• calzone with smoked chicken - can be considered light; in addition to the chicken, the dish includes pickled onions, bell peppers and classic fresh tomatoes;
• calzone Naples - pork, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese make this closed pizza a feast of taste, this particular option repeats some classic calzones from the south of Italy.

Calzone - closed pizza

Italian cuisine, at first, is associated with world-famous dishes - pasta and pizza in various versions. In different regions of Italy, pasta is prepared differently, pizzas are special and completely different, cooking varies very significantly. In the central and southern regions you can find pizza that is not round, but similar to a crescent. This calzone is a specially shaped “closed” pizza or pie.

The dough may not differ enough from the usual one, but the composition of the inside is more ordinary, and usually consists of mozzarella and tomatoes, and from time to time sun-dried tomatoes. In some types of calzone, salami or pepperoni and greens - spinach, basil, oregano - are added to the filling. I read somewhere that at first only cheese and tomatoes were added to the filling, and local names for closed pizza can be panzerotti or panzerotto.

The distinctive feature of closed pizza is that the entire interior is in a shell made of yeast dough, and the pizza is brushed with olive oil, then baked or, curiously, fried. Fried pizza - this name can often be found, it is in Neapolitan traditions. For the most part, different types of pizza differ in the composition of the inside, and not enough attention is paid to the aspects and features of preparing the dough and the baking itself.

The breathtaking ease of production and popularity of such baking has led to the emergence of a huge number of recipes and options, which are often based on local traditions and the availability of ingredients for the interior. The principles of making the dough and interior, as well as the baking process, are similar to foccacia recipes, although it is considered bread, and calzone may even be an atypical dessert.

Usually, a large pizza with cheese and tomatoes is prepared - one for everyone. The inside is distributed rather unevenly over a large area of ​​dough. But a calzone is a “personal” pizza, the entire interior that is inside the dough is intended for one person.

For the interior, you shouldn’t use everything in order and a lot. I understand people who don’t eat pizza unless it has half a kilo of sausage on it. For the inside of a closed pizza, you need little inside, but it must be quite soft cheese and tomatoes. The presence of other ingredients, also salami or pepperoni, is optional. The dough is no different from regular dough, and its quantity per serving is literally the same as in regular pizza.

Ingredients for calzone

• Pizza dough 400 g
• Tomato sauce 3-4 tbsp. l.
• Mozzarella 150 g
• Pepperoni or salami 50 g
• Parmesan 50 g
• Olive oil 50 g
• Salt, oregano spices

How to make a calzone

1. You need to prepare the yeast dough in advance. I published the recipe - the pizza dough is guaranteed to come out. Let me remind you, everything is simple there. Sift two glasses of wheat flour, add 2 tsp. sugar, a pinch of small salt and 5-6 g of dry yeast for dry flour, not for dough. Pour in 160-170 ml of warm water mixed with 2-3 tbsp. l. olive oil. Knead a soft dough and let it rise. After 45 minutes, stir it and let it rise again. So you need to create it two times or three times. The dough for panzerotti is then ready.

Yeast dough for pizza

Sauce, cheese and sausage for the inside

Brush the dough with sauce and add pepperoni

The entire interior is made of cheese, sausage and tomato.

To bake calzone pizza, you will need a baking sheet or a round pizza pan.
Grease the pan with olive oil and sprinkle it with a pinch of small salt. Place both closed pizzas on the oil. Next, using a brush, generously grease the entire dough with olive oil and salt. Next, this is very important, you need to make holes or slits for ventilation. Using the tip of an ordinary knife, cut through the dough in 2 or 3 places - small but through holes are needed. There are options when it comes to baking. Typically, authentic recipes allow calzones to be baked at fairly high temperatures. In a “Pompeian” wood-burning oven, in which Neapolitans prefer to bake pizza, the temperature can be more than 300 degrees, so the baking time is a couple of minutes. At home, this can occasionally happen, so we heat the oven to 220-230 degrees and bake the pizza, focusing on the readiness of the top of the dough and its color.

Fold the dough and create slits

Pizza calzone with mozzarella, pepperoni and tomato

What is a calzone? What does it mean and where to order a calzone?

A calzone is a type of pizza covered with dough, the outside resembling the familiar pie with the inside. This type of closed pizza may seem unusual in appearance at first, but those who have tried it once know that it is soft and juicy. What is a pizza calzone? What does calzone mean? How do you eat calzones? Where can I order a calzone? How to see a photo of a closed calzone pizza? We will carefully answer these questions for you!

What does the word calzone mean?

An extraordinary pizza has an extraordinary name. And it’s not for nothing that the word “calzone” is so similar to the familiar “underpants” - it means the same thing, specifically men’s underpants. Are you curious about the connection between the most delicious pizza and underwear? And here's the thing...

Calzone - what is it anyway? At first, Italian calzones were a dish of not the richest families. To make them, they took scraps of dough and wrapped whatever they needed in them. It seemed most convenient for medieval Italian housewives to stuff triangular-shaped pieces of dough, the silhouette exactly similar to medieval men's underpants of that time. The similarity of shapes and the value of the inside were quickly noticed, and the hard life of a peasant, in order not to lose his mind from exhausting work, implies a simple but sharp humor, which is why such pies were called “men's underpants.” The name stuck, became popular, and, together with the dish itself, has survived to this day without modification.

Why is a calzone a pizza?

You only have to try a calzone once to be convinced that it is definitely a pizza, just a “closed type”. Its taste properties cannot be confused with anything else.

How comfortable is a calzone?

• you can eat it on the street, holding it in your hands and without fear of getting dirty with the inside, you can eat it right on the go, and this is very comfortable;
• the calzone stays hot longer;
• the inside of the calzone is more tender and flavorful than that of a traditional open-faced pizza;

It is logical that almost everyone likes this dish, and you can find a wide variety of calzone options in all regions of Italy, and everywhere they say that only they know about calzone and what it really is.

What does a “faithful” calzone look like and what should be in it?

A real closed pizza calzone in shape and main idea is reminiscent of our state Ukrainian dumplings, which have only reached a decent size. True, the interior of the Italian “dumpling” is the most diverse and multi-component - at first it included tomatoes and mozzarella (this is a recipe for the traditional version, known for more than two hundred years), and later anchovies, olives, herbs and meat were added. The composition of calzones from that time does not imply a serious recipe, but a traditional calzone must certainly have the following characteristics:

• shape in the form of a triangle or crescent;
• cheese and tomatoes in the interior;
• thin dough with a large amount of content.

Along with the traditional version, calzones with meat entrails are becoming popular; calzones with fish and even vegetarian entrails have begun to appear. The dish now has its fans who prefer specifically “closed” pizza.

How to eat a calzone correctly

How do you eat calzones? Naturally, there is no special ritual in consuming the dish, which has its roots in the life of Italian farmers. Usually it is eaten with hands, but you can also use the most “cultured” method - cut it into portions with a knife and send them to their intended destination using a fork. There is no particular debate about how to eat calzone pizza. Italians themselves, according to etiquette, eat only two dishes with their hands - chicken in any form, and specifically calzone (apparently closed pizza was created so that it could be enjoyed without cutlery).

Which calzone should you order?

Our online restaurant INSTAFOOD serves calzones along with traditional pizza variations such as Margherita, Mexican, or Four Cheese. And this closed pizza is popular with almost all of our customers. Almost everyone prefers it as an addition to lunch or dinner, but calzone is equally great as a main dish.

The options we offer (photos of calzone pizza can be seen on the page):

• calzone with lamb – spices and sesame give this pizza light oriental notes;
• salmon calzone is a modern take on the dish; creamy sauce, parmesan and feta cheese give it the most delicate taste;
• calzone with ham - will quickly feed a huge company and restore strength after a hard day; cream cheese, mozzarella and the freshest tomatoes will make this version of pizza a real ecstasy for any gourmet;
• calzone with smoked chicken - can be considered light; in addition to the chicken, the dish includes pickled onions, bell peppers and classic fresh tomatoes;
• calzone Naples - pork, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese make this closed pizza a feast of taste, this particular option repeats some classic calzones from the south of Italy.