SOURDOUGH CALZONES

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These sourdough calzones are vegetable-packed pockets of flavor for dipping into tangy marinara sauce. The cheese, egg, and small amount of meat make the calzones extra filling and delicious, but these ingredients can easily be skipped for wonderful vegetarian or vegan options.

Provided by Melissa Johnson

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

Dough
400g bread flour (3 cups)
200g home-milled sprouted hard red wheat berries or whole grain sprouted hard red spring wheat flour (~1 1/3 flour cups)
400g water (1 2/3 cups)
90g sourdough starter (1/3 cup)
14g olive oil (1 Tbsp)
11g salt (2 tsp)
Wash and Decoration
1 beaten egg
Sesame seeds or grated cheese to sprinkle on top
Filling Create your own or try the one I made here.
2 Tbsp of olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt (1/2 tsp if you don't use the meat)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 bag of frozen spinach, 16 ounces, defrosted and drained in a colander
1 bag of frozen broccoli florets, 12 ounces, chopped smaller
1 egg (optional)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano or parmesan
4 slices of prosciutto chopped
Marinara
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 to 1 tsp salt
1 28-ounce can of whole plum tomatoes

Steps:

  • Filling
  • Prepare this at least an hour before the end of the dough's bulk fermentation, so it has time to cool down. You can also prepare the filling a few days ahead and keep it in the refrigerator.
  • In a large frying pan, saute the minced garlic, salt, and spices in the olive oil, then add the spinach and broccoli (chop the broccoli into small pieces if the florets are large). If you're not planning to use a salty cheese and meat (pecorino romano/parmesan and proscuitto), then use more salt in the veggie saute.
  • Let cool, then add the cheeses, egg, and chopped prosciutto.
  • Mix well, cover, and set aside or refrigerate.
  • Marinara
  • In a saucepan, saute the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in olive oil until soft.
  • Open the can of whole tomatoes and pour of some of the liquid into the saucepan. Gently place an immersion blender into the can and puree the tomatoes. You can also use a blender or break the tomatoes apart with your hands.
  • Add the can of pureed tomatoes to the saucepan and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  • Dough
  • In a medium bowl, mix all the dough ingredients together until incorporated. Turn out onto a floured counter and knead just long enough to develop a smooth ball, adding enough flour so that hand-kneading is possible.
  • Lightly oil your bowl, return the dough to the bowl, and cover.
  • Let ferment 6-10 hours at room temperature, or longer if you put the dough in the refrigerator. The dough should be more than doubled by the end of the bulk fermentation.
  • Calzone Assembly (see photo gallery after the recipe)
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured countertop. Divide it into 6 pieces weighing approximately 185g each (or 5 pieces of 220g).
  • Pre-shape the dough into balls and cover them with a damp tea towel.
  • Let the dough rest for 10-20 minutes while you line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 450F.
  • Roll a dough ball into a 1/4-inch thick circle.
  • Cover half of the circle with filling, leaving an uncovered border for sealing the calzone.
  • Fold the dough over the filling to create a half circle and crimp the edges of the calzone shut. Here's a video that shows this same technique on empanadas.
  • Transfer the calzone to the parchment lined baking sheet using your bench knife and hands.
  • Repeat with the rest of the dough balls and filling.
  • Wash the tops of the calzones with a beaten egg, make cuts in the top of the calzones, and sprinkle sesame seeds or grated cheese on top if desired.
  • Baking
  • Place your baking sheet in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the calzones are lightly browned and liquid is bubbling through the vents in the dough.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Storage and Reheating
  • When cool, wrap and refrigerate. You can reheat the calzones in the oven at 350F for 10-15 minutes.

Unam Mahlathi
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These sourdough calzones were a great appetizer for a party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


ABDUL REHMAN yt
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These sourdough calzones were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would probably use less cheese next time.


Oshu Senarathne
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These sourdough calzones were a great way to use up some leftover sourdough starter. The dough was easy to work with and the filling was delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Tarryn Whittle
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These sourdough calzones were amazing! The dough was so light and fluffy, and the filling was delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Girlskie Rodriguez
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I loved these sourdough calzones! The dough was perfectly chewy and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I would definitely make these again.


Bamweyana Omuyaga
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These sourdough calzones were a bit of a disappointment. The dough was tough and the filling was dry. I wouldn't make these again.


Samekoms Trading
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I've never made sourdough calzones before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. The dough was easy to work with and the filling was simple but delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Gugulethu Mahlangu
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These sourdough calzones were the perfect comfort food. The dough was soft and chewy, and the filling was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Manaf AL Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of sourdough, but these calzones were really good. The dough was thin and crispy, and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I would definitely make these again.


lashay summers
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These sourdough calzones were delicious! The sourdough dough was so flavorful and the cream cheese filling was creamy and tangy. I would definitely make these again.


MD EMON ISLAM TURJO
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I was a bit disappointed with these sourdough calzones. The dough was too thick and the filling was bland. I won't be making these again.


dustin williams
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These calzones were a bit of a challenge to make, but they were worth the effort. The sourdough dough was a little tricky to work with, but I was able to get it to turn out just right. The filling was delicious and flavorful, and the calzones were a


Mason Tobias
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I'm not usually a fan of calzones, but these sourdough calzones were a game-changer. The dough was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the filling was flavorful and satisfying.


Md Sajjat
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These calzones were amazing! The sourdough dough was so flavorful and the ricotta filling was creamy and delicious.


Ukpai Goodness
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I've made these sourdough calzones twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is so easy to work with and the possibilities for fillings are endless. I've tried everything from classic cheese and pepperoni to more creative options like r


Lesetja Jemina
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These sourdough calzones were a hit with my family! The dough was perfectly chewy and flavorful, and the начин was delicious and hearty. I especially loved the sun-dried tomato and spinach filling.