It is one of the most recognized dishes of Italian culture, tastiest and most universal. Its about neapolitan calzonean exquisite proposal that is easy to make and that adults and children like.
This italicized recipe can be summed up as a kind of pizza. They say that the neapolitan calzone It originated in Puglia, although it evolved over time and was nourished by the combination of two Italian dishes: focaccia and pizza from Naples.
To make a neapolitan calzone the following ingredients are needed: For the dough it will be necessary to have 510 milliliters of water, 17 grams of sugar, 850 grams of flour, 20 grams of yeast and 17 grams of salt.
On the other hand, for the filling of this special pizza Roasted bell peppers, 400 grams of grated mozzarella, basil and 200 grams of smoked ham will be needed. Once ready you can add fresh basil, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
The dough is made in a bowl. There, the water should be mixed with the fresh yeast and the sugar until the latter is dissolved. Then it will be necessary to incorporate a third of the flour to form a paste; then another third. Once you form a dough, add salt and the rest of the flour.
The kneading process is key, since it must be divided into four buns and wait for it to light. Then stretch the buns and place the filling ingredients in the center and close like a croissant. Give it an elongated shape, make a cross cut on the surface and cook in a strong oven until golden brown.
A dish with history
As mentioned in some gastronomy history books, the neapolitan calzone it was sold on the streets of Italy. Italian immigrants to the United States were the ones who helped popularize this dish.
Some argue that it gets its name from the way diapers were put on. Regarding the filling version, it is infinite. You can carry mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, parmesan, minced meat. They are cooked in their own juices thanks to the fact that the dough seals the filling.
