ham and cheese calzones

How To Make ham and cheese calzones

• 1

  For dough, stir together 1 cup flour, yeast and salt.
• 2

  In a sauce pan heat water and butter just until warm (115 to 120) and butter is almost melted; stir constantly.
• 3

  Add to flour mixture.
• 4

  Stir vigorously until well combined.
• 5

  Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• 6

  Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
• 7

  Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
• 8

  Shape into a ball.
• 9

  Place in a greased bowl, turn once.
• 10

  Cover and let rise in a warm place until double (30 to 45 minutes).
• 11

  For filling, stir together egg, ham, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
• 12

  Set aside.
• 13

  Punch dough down.
• 14

  Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
• 15

  Divide dough into 8 portions and roll out each into a 7\" circle.
• 16

  Spoon about 2 rounded tablespoons filling onto half of each circle of dough.
• 17

  Fold dough over filling, fold under edges, and pinch to seal.
• 18

  Fry calzones, a few at a time, in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
• 19

  Drain on paper towels.
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