Ricotta And Ham Calzone Recipes

HAM AND CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Unroll one pizza crust onto a greased baking sheet; shape into a 14x11-in. rectangle. Spread half of the ricotta cheese lengthwise on half of the dough to within 1 in. of the edges. , Sprinkle with half of the pepperoni, ham and mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining crust and filling ingredients. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil if desired. Cut into slices. Serve with spaghetti sauce.

CHEF JOHN'S HAM AND CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divide dough into 4 equal portions; shape each into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each dough ball into a flat circle and roll out into an 8- or 9-inch circle.
• Place 2 prosciutto slices on one half of each circle of dough, leaving a 1-inch empty border. Spoon ricotta cheese on prosciutto. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Top with chopped ham, mozzarella slices, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Moisten edge of dough with a bit of water using your fingertip. Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling and lightly seal edges. Crimp the edges up to completely seal the calzone.
• Sprinkle lined baking sheet with cornmeal. Transfer calzones to baking sheet. Cut several small slits in the top of the crust with the tip of a knife to allow for venting.
• Beat egg with water to make egg wash. Brush the calzones with egg wash. Dust with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Remove excess cornmeal and grated cheese from around calzones to avoid smoke from the hot oven.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Serve with heated marinara sauce for dipping.

HAM CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Stir ricotta cheese, ham, mozzarella cheese, and pepper until well blended.
• Take each loaf of bread and either tear or cut into five pieces.
• Flatten each piece of bread into a 5" circle.
• (This part is tricky and with practice, it gets easier. I usually just use my hands to stretch the dough into a circle).
• Place about a 1/4-1/2 C filling in center of bread and fold to one side.
• Seal edges together by squeezing.
• Place calzones on cookie sheets and brush with vegetable oil.
• Cook for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
• Enjoy!

RICOTTA AND HAM CALZONE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the pizza dough by combining the yeast, honey and water first. Allow mixture to begin to get frothy (about 10 minutes) then add salt and olive oil. Next, add flour. Mix, then knead and cut the dough into 2 pieces. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, prosciutto, mozzarella, 1 egg, and pecorino. Using a wooden spoon, stir the filling until well combined. Set aside. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough out into 2 rounds. Coat the pizza paddle with the sea salt. Place 1 dough round on the paddle spread with coarse sea salt. Spoon the filling onto the center of the dough round laid out on the pizza paddle. Using your fingers, dab a little extra-virgin olive oil all around the edge of the dough. Fold each round over itself to make a half-moon shape. Using your fingers, crimp the edges, sealing the calzone. In a small bowl, use a fork to beat the remaining 1 egg. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, dab the top of the calzone with the egg mixture, which will help the top turn a beautiful golden brown. Place in the oven and cook until the dough is cooked through and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cut into 4 pieces and serve immediately.