Calzone Handfuls
These inside-out pizzas are perfect for school lunches, picnics or trips to the seaside, and if you make them really tiny and fill them with exotic flavours you could use them as an entrée for a grown-up party too. You can also experiment with different stuffings we love blue cheese, rocket and lemon zest.
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IngredientsFilling
Dough
|
Method |
Energy kJ (kcal) | 506 (121) |
Protein (g) | 7.8 |
Fat (g) | 2.4 |
Saturated (g)
|
1.2 |
Carbohydrate (g) | 16.5 |
Sugars (g)
|
2.4 |
Sodium (mg) | 244 |
Iron (mg) | 1.1 |
Zinc (mg) | 1.0 |
Vitamin B12 (ug) | 0.3 |
Vitamin D (ug) | 0.009 |
Selenium (ug) | 4.4 |
Knead dough gently until it has a lovely sheen and is elastic. Drizzle a little oil over the dough and throughout the bowl to stop it sticking. Cover with a tea towel or cling film and set aside in a warm place to rise for at least 30 minutes.
For the filling, fry bacon and onion until bacon is just crispy, then add minced beef and brown well. Add tomato paste, purée, basil, oregano and chives if using and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat.
To make calzone, take a small piece of dough and flatten into a small circle shape with your hands. Spoon a measure of beef and tomato mixture on one side of circle, leaving an edge. Top with a tablespoon of mozzarella (and a sprinkle of Parmesan, if desired). Fold the empty side over and pinch edges together. You should have a half moon shape. Repeat until finished.
Place on a lined baking tray. Brush calzone with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.
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