Best 2 Famous Calzone From Chez Panisse Restaurant Recipes

In the vibrant culinary landscape of Berkeley, California, Chez Panisse stands as a beacon of culinary excellence, celebrated for its innovative and ingredient-driven cuisine. Among its many culinary delights, the calzone has garnered a reputation as a must-try dish, tantalizing taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This article embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets behind the famous calzone from Chez Panisse, exploring the culinary techniques and the symphony of ingredients that come together to create this extraordinary dish.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHEZ PANISSE CALZONE

Chez Panisse Calzone image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories dinner, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3/4 cup lukewarm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup rye flour
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus oil for surface of dough
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 ounces fresh Sonoma goat cheese
2 ounces French goat cheese
7 ounces mozzarella
2 slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons chives
2 tablespoons parsley
1 sprig thyme
1 sprig marjoram
2 small cloves garlic
Black pepper to taste

Steps:

Mix one-fourth cup of the lukewarm water, yeast and rye flour. Let rise 20 to 30 minutes, then add the rest of the water, the milk, olive oil, salt and the all-purpose flour.
Mix the dough with a wooden spoon, then knead on a floured board. It will be soft and a little sticky. Use quick motions so the dough will not stick. Add more flour to the board as needed, but no more than absolutely necessary. Knead for 15 to 20 minutes to develop the dough's strength and elasticity. Put it in a bowl rubbed with olive oil and oil the surface of the dough to prevent a crust from forming.
Cover the bowl with a towel and put it in a warm place. Let the dough double for two hours, then punch it down. Let it rise about 40 minutes more.
Crumble the goat cheeses and grate the mozzarella. Julienne the prosciutto. Finely cut two tablespoons of chives and mince the same amount of parsley. Chop the thyme and marjoram and mince the garlic. Blend all these ingredients and season with black pepper.
Roll the dough into a circle 14 inches in diameter, or divide it in two or three pieces to make small calzones. Put the filling on half the dough in a semicircle, leaving a one-inch margin at the edge. Moisten the edge with water and fold the other half of the dough over to make the edges meet. Fold the edges up to form a running curl, pinching it tight. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until browned and crisp. Serve whole and cut with a serrated knife at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 559, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

FAMOUS CALZONE FROM CHEZ PANISSE RESTAURANT

FAMOUS CALZONE from Chez Panisse Restaurant image

This is a fixture on the Cafe menu at Chez Panisse. It has such great proportions, that I never change anything when making it. When you break the top of the calzone after it comes out of the oven, the aroma is dazzling. If you don't have Bucheron cheese, or prosciutto, or thyme and marjoram, wait until you do to make it. There are no substitutes for how good all these things go together.

Provided by Jangomango

Categories European

Time 1h

Yield 4 small calzone

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb freshly made pizza dough (any good recipe you like)
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 ounces french goat cheese called boucheron cheese, crumbled (get a tangy one not a mild one - they differ)
7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, grated
2 slices prosciutto, thicker than sandwich slices,diced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/2 tablespoon thyme leaves, combined and chopped fine (Don't use stems)
1/2 tablespoon marjoram leaves, combined and chopped fine (Don't use stems)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, fresh medium ground

Steps:

Combine filling well and set aside.
May be made several hours in advance and refrigerated.
Preheat oven with pizza bricks already inside to 450* F.
Roll the dough out into 4 circles.
It has to be as thin as possible otherwise the dough doesn't cook on the inside.
Put 1/4 of the filling on one half of one circle of dough, leaving an inch of margin space all around the edges.
Moisten the edges with water and fold the other half over the filling to make the edges meet.
Seal it tightly.
Repeat this with the other three dough circles.
Do not prick holes in it, and patch any holes you've accidentally made as tightly as you can.
You are aiming for a steam-tight calzone.
Put the calzones gently onto a pizza paddle, two at a time, on which you've flung some polenta, flour or cornmeal for ball bearings and slide them onto pizza bricks.
Bake for about 15 minutes until quite brown on top.
At the restaurant, it always arrives just a little charred on top.
Remove from oven and brush with a little olive oil.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Don't overwork the dough, or it will become tough.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
Roll out the dough thinly, so that it cooks evenly.
Don't overcrowd the calzone, or it will not cook properly.
Bake the calzone at a high temperature, so that the crust is crispy and the filling is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Calzones are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. The dough is simple to make, and the filling can be customized to your liking. Whether you are making a classic cheese calzone or something more creative, these tips will help you make the perfect calzone.