TRADITIONAL CALZONE

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Serving this calzone at Easter has been a custom in my Italian family for over four generations. The filling is a delectable blend of Italian sausage and three types of cheese.-Joanne DiGirolamo, Des Plaines, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 15-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups water
10 tablespoons butter
2 large eggs
FILLING:
3 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, sugar, parsley, yeast, salt, basil, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to greased top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cheeses, eggs and parsley; set aside. Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll out two-thirds of dough into a 18x15-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (edges will hang over sides). Press pastry onto bottom and up sides of dish., Spread filling over crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of dish; place over filling. Trim edges; pinch to seal. Cut slits in top. beat egg and water; brush over top. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes; cut into squares.

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Ermin Dizdarevic
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I've tried many calzone recipes but this one is by far the best. The dough is light and fluffy and the filling is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


Modhu Karim
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This calzone was delicious! The dough was perfectly cooked and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Olivia Cruise
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I followed the recipe exactly but my calzone turned out soggy and undercooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Fernando Ocumarez
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This calzone was okay. The dough was a little dry and the filling was bland. I wouldn't make it again.


mdimdadulhaque redoy
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I've made this calzone several times and it's always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the calzone always turns out perfectly.


sex lover
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This calzone was really good. The dough was perfectly cooked and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shalon Love
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I made this calzone for dinner last night and it was a huge success. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again soon.


Lungelo Philarh
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This calzone was amazing! The crust was crispy and the filling was juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jaylen Benton
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I've tried many calzone recipes but this one is by far the best. The dough is light and fluffy and the filling is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


Awuah Rexford
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This calzone was delicious! The dough was perfectly cooked and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Xr Rocky
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I followed the recipe exactly but my calzone turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ryan Terry
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This calzone was a bit too cheesy for my taste. Other than that, it was pretty good.


el shocker *
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This calzone was okay. The dough was a little tough and the filling was bland. I wouldn't make it again.


Gulab Noor
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I've made this calzone several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The recipe is easy to follow and the calzone always turns out perfectly.


Jordan Bostock
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I'm not a big fan of calzones, but this one was really good! The dough was light and fluffy and the filling was cheesy and flavorful.


mehjabin Mukta
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This calzone was so good! The crust was perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Bella smith
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I made this calzone for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the calzone turned out perfectly.


Shakeel Qureshi
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Wow, this calzone recipe was incredibly easy to follow and the results were amazing! The dough was perfectly crispy and the filling was savory and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


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