Ham and Cheese Calzone

A delicious folded Italian pizza stuffed with savory ham, melted mozzarella, and creamy ricotta cheese.

Ingredients

Dough

• 250g bread flour
• 150ml warm water
• 7g dried yeast
• 5g salt
• 10ml olive oil

Filling

• 150g cooked ham, diced
• 200g mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 100g ricotta cheese
• 50g parmesan cheese
• 2g dried oregano

Preparation

Dough Preparation

1. Mix 250g flour, 7g yeast, and 5g salt in a bowl then add 150ml warm water and 10ml olive oil
2. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic then let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes
3. Divide the dough into two balls and roll each into a circle approximately 25cm in diameter

Filling and Baking

1. Spread 50g ricotta on one half of each circle then layer with 75g ham and 100g mozzarella
2. Fold the empty half over the filling and crimp the edges tightly with a fork or your fingers to seal
3. Brush the top with a little olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 220 Celsius for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown

Tips

• Ensure the ricotta is well-drained before adding it to the filling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy during baking
• Use a pizza stone or a preheated baking tray to achieve a crispier bottom crust
• Let the calzone rest for 5 minutes after taking it out of the oven so the cheese sets slightly and doesn’t run out when cut