Calzone Crust:
1 Tablespoon Dry Active Yeast
1 Cup Warm Water
1 Teaspon Honey or Suagar
1Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 1/2 Cups flour(white or wheat, I used wheat)
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Dump on to a floured surface. Knead into a smooth ball( about 5 minutes). Roll into a 30x 15 inch rectangle. Pour the filling on one half of the dough and fold over and crimp edges. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15-18 minutes. Cut into slices. Yield: 6 servings
CALZONE FILLING:
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
2(10 ounce) Packages frozn chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 Large Garlic Cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
1 Cup Grated Monzzarella Cheese
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
Your Favorite Marinara-style Pasta Sauce For Dipping
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute until tender and golden,2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach,and garlic; saute, breaking up large clumps with wooden spoon, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in ricotta. Let cool; stir in remaining cheeses. Put inside your dough and bake as directed above. Enjoy!
I (Esther) made this the other day, everyone liked it and would like to try making some other flavors some time soon. I also made a Broccoli Cheddar one as well which I will post later.
