Spanish Calazone

18 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • DOUGH
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2-3 cups flour
  • FILLING
  • 1 lb ricotta cheese
  • 2 minced garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1 lb fresh spinach (10 oz pkg of frozen spinach, thawed, works fine)
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Filling:.
  2. 2
    2If using fresh spinach, wash, stem and finely chop, steam it quickly on medium high heat, adding no additional water. When wilted and deep green, remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon. (if using frozen - thaw and squeeze out as much moisture as you can).
  3. 3
    3Saute onion and garlic in butter till translucent and soft.
  4. 4
    4Combine all ingredients, mix well, salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    5Dough:.
  6. 6
    6Soften together yeast, water and honey.
  7. 7
    7Add salt and flour to make a soft dough. Knead 10 minutes, or till smooth and elastic, adding flour if necessary to keep from being sticky.
  8. 8
    8Cover and let rise till doubled (about 1 hour - less if using rapid rise yeast).
  9. 9
    9Punch down. Divide into six sections and roll out in rounds 1/4 inch thick.
  10. 10
    10Fill with 1/2-3/4 cup filling, placing filling on one half of the circle, leaving a 1/2 inch rim.
  11. 11
    11Moisten the rim with a little water, fold the empty side over, and crimp the edges.
  12. 12
    12Prick here and there with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  13. 13
    13Bake on an oiled tray (I use a baking stone) in a preheated 450 oven for 15-20 minutes or till crisp and lightly browned.
  14. 14
    14Brush each pastry with a little butter as it comes from the oven.

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