Taking the classic Italian folded pizza, called calzone, khapli atta gives it a nutritional upgrade, adding more fibre, protein, iron and vitamin B1, instead of regular whole wheat flour, wrapping around a rich mushroom and spinach filling loaded with ricotta and mozzarella cheese. This recipe features Aashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta, that is made from this ancient grain, with a lower glycemic index and a coarser nature. So, you get a heartier calzone with an eartheir and nuttier crust compared to the maida versions.
Because khapli atta has lower gluten elasticity than regular whole wheat flour, the dough needs a longer rest period to hydrate and also develop enough structure to hold its shape once filled. After the yeast mixture is combined with the khapli atta, the dough is kneaded until smooth and left to rise for close to an hour and a half, roughly double the time some standard doughs need, since khapli's coarser gluten network takes longer to relax and stretch without tearing.
If you are working out how to make Cheesy Khapli Wheat Calzone dough that rolls out evenly, it helps to use a rolling pin rather than stretching it by hand, the way you might with a more elastic refined-flour dough. Khapli atta tears more easily when pulled, so gentle rolling keeps the base intact while still getting it thin enough to fold neatly around the filling. Slits cut into the top of each folded calzone let steam escape and stop the coarser crust from splitting open in the oven.
Ingredients
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1½ cupsKhapli atta (For the khapli wheat dough)
¼ cupWater, lukewarm (plus extra if needed)
1 tablespoonActive dry yeast
1 teaspoonSugar
to tasteSalt
1 teaspoonExtra virgin olive oil
200gButton mushrooms, chopped (For the mushroom spinach filling)
Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 10 seconds, then add the chopped onion and cook until soft; don’t let it brown. Add the mushrooms and cook on low heat until they release their water. After a minute, add the chopped spinach along with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms are done and the spinach softens. If still watery, cook on high heat for 1-2 minutes to evaporate the excess.
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Step 2: Activate the yeast
In a mixing bowl, add the yeast and sugar, then pour in the lukewarm water. Let it rest for 5 minutes until it starts to bubble.
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Step 3: Make the khapli wheat dough
In another bowl, add the khapli atta and salt, mixing with your fingers. Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture. Mix well and knead for 5-10 minutes on a khapli-atta-dusted counter until the dough turns smooth and slightly shiny. Khapli atta will produce a coarser dough.
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Step 4: Let the dough rise
Put the dough back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside for 1 to 1½ hours, until it increases in size. It might not double, as khapli atta has less gluten.
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Step 5: Shape the calzones
Punch down the risen dough to release the air and knead for 2 minutes. Divide into equal portions and roll each one out on a floured counter into a round, using a rolling pin rather than stretching by hand, since khapli dough tears more easily. You can also choose to make one big calzone or two medium-sized ones.
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Step 6: Fill and fold
Spread a tablespoon of ricotta and mozzarella on each base, add a tablespoon of the mushroom-spinach filling, and top with more cheese. Fold each into a half-moon shape, dampen the edges and seal the calzones. Cut a few slits on top of each calzone. This will be their steam vents.
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Step 7: Bake the calzones
Place the calzones on a parchment-lined baking tray, spaced about 2 inches apart. Brush with milk and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 18-20 minutes, checking a few minutes early since khapli atta browns faster, until golden brown.
No. A calzone is made by folding pizza dough over fillings and sealing the edges before baking. Unlike pizza, the fillings are enclosed, creating a portable stuffed pocket.
A typical calzone contains mozzarella, ricotta, cured meats like salami or ham, vegetables, herbs, and sometimes tomato sauce, all inside a pizza dough before baking.
Pizza is baked open-faced with toppings spread over dough. A calzone encloses the filling inside folded dough, producing a crisp crust outside and steamed, melty filling within.
It depends on the ingredients and portion size. A calzone often contains more cheese and fillings than a pizza, increasing calories, though vegetable-filled versions can provide more nutrients and fibre.