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Margherita Pizza Calzone

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Margherita Pizza Calzone
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Margherita Pizza Calzone
Recipe For Pizza Lovers

125 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
12
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The Margherita Pizza Calzone is a folded version of Italy’s most iconic pizza, born as a practical street-friendly meal in southern Italy. By sealing tomato, mozzarella, and basil inside the dough, the calzone protects delicate flavours while baking. National Pizza Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate this technique-driven dish, where balance, moisture control, and heat define the final texture more than toppings ever could.

Ingredients

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For the dough:
2 cupsAll-purpose flour
1 teaspoonInstant yeast
1 teaspoonSugar
¾ teaspoonSalt
1 tablespoonOlive Oil
¾ cupWarm water
For the Filling:
½ cupTomato passata
1 cupFresh mozzarella
6Fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon Olive oil
¼ teaspoonSalt
For Brushing:
1 tablespoonOlive oil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Dough Mixing

Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add olive oil and warm water gradually while mixing to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic. Proper kneading develops gluten, which helps the calzone puff evenly during baking.

Step 1
Dough Mixing
10 Minutes
Step 2
Dough Rising
70 Minutes
Step 3
Oven Heating
10 Minutes
Step 4
Filling Prep
5 Minutes