Sunday, November 24, 2019

RICOTTA, HAM & SPINACH CALZONES


INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups chiffonade sliced baby spinach
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 10 Julienne Sliced Ham
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon EVOO
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • TT Marinara Sauce
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough (regular or Whole Wheat)
  • I am going with whole wheat today

PROCEDURE:




  1. Preheat Convection oven to 450 degrees. (500* for conventional oven)
  2. Combine Ham, Spinach, Ricotta, Mozzarella, EVOO, egg,  garlic powder, oregano, pepper flakes, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Place dough on lightly floured surface 
  4. Cut dough into Circles with cup or whatever 
  5. Roll out dough
  6. Spread 1/4 of spinach filling evenly over half of each dough round, making sure to leave a 1 inch border around the edge. Add Marinara sauce.
  7. Brush the edges with the egg wash and then fold the other half of the dough circle over spinach mixture, leaving the bottom 1/2 inch border uncovered.
  8. Press edges of dough together and pinch with fingers to seal.
  9. With a sharp knife, cut 5 steam vents in top of calzones and brush tops with remaining egg wash.  Top with grated parmesan
  10. Bake on parchment paper for about 15 mins till golden brown!!

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