# Calzone (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Calzone Recipe - How to Make a Calzone - Ham and Cheese Stuffed Pizza Bread](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.23 per serving, ~$9.70 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.77* per serving (85%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz pizza dough
- for dusting flour
- a few slices prosciutto
- to taste ricotta cheese
- to taste black pepper
- a pinch cayenne pepper
- to taste diced ham
- for moistening water
- for dusting cornmeal
- 1 egg (for egg wash) egg
- 2 tsp (for egg wash) water
- for dusting Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

## Steps

1. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=33s) Slice the fresh mozzarella thin and place it on paper towels to drain excess moisture.
2. [0:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=55s) Dust the work surface with flour and flatten the pizza dough into a round shape.
3. [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=126s) Roll the dough with a rolling pin to about 8-9 inches wide and 1/8 inch thick, flattening the edges slightly more.
4. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=201s) Lay slices of prosciutto on one half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
5. [3:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=218s) Spoon ricotta cheese over the prosciutto.
6. [3:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=239s) Season the ricotta with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
7. [4:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=250s) Scatter diced ham over the seasoned ricotta and top with the drained mozzarella slices.
8. [5:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=330s) Moisten the outer edge of the dough with a damp finger dipped in water.
9. [5:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=351s) Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
10. [6:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=403s) Crimp the edges of the dough by folding them over to create a secure seal.
11. [7:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=427s) Sprinkle cornmeal onto a baking sheet.
12. [7:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=443s) Carefully transfer the calzone onto the prepared baking sheet.
13. [8:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=503s) Cut three small air vents in the top of the calzone using the tip of a knife.
14. [8:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le9ILVh1okM&t=523s) Brush the top of the calzone with egg wash.
15. Dust the top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
16. Wipe away any excess cornmeal or cheese from the baking sheet with a paper towel.
17. Bake in a preheated oven at 500°F (260°C) for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
18. Let the calzone rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

## Equipment

- Paper towels
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Knife

## What the video didn't say

- Exact amounts for mozzarella, prosciutto, ricotta, ham, and parmesan cheese.
- Total preparation time.
- Number of servings.

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