Traditional Calzone
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 1 hour + standing
YIELD: 20 servings.
Serving this calzone at Easter has been a custom in my Italian family for over four generations. The filling is a delectable blend of Italian sausage and three types of cheese.—Joanne DiGirolamo, Des Plaines, Illinois
Ingredients
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5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
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4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
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1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/4 cups water
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10 tablespoons butter
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2 large eggs
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FILLING:
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3 pounds bulk Italian sausage
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3 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
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EGG WASH:
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons water
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, sugar, parsley, yeast, salt, basil, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to greased top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cheeses, eggs and parsley; set aside. Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll out two-thirds of dough into a 18x15-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (edges will hang over sides). Press pastry onto bottom and up sides of dish.
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3.
Spread filling over crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of dish; place over filling. Trim edges; pinch to seal. Cut slits in top. beat egg and water; brush over top. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes; cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 390 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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