Fried calzones with ham and mozzarella are an irresistible dish from the Italian culinary tradition, combining intense flavors with a crispy exterior and soft interior. This delightful preparation embodies the art of combining quality ingredients in a blend of flavors that conquer the most demanding palates. Calzones, similar to small stuffed pizzas, take on new life when subjected to the magic of frying, which gives them incredible lightness and an irresistible golden flavor.
Choosing the right ingredients is fundamental for the success of this recipe. The ham, with its salty and aromatic taste, pairs perfectly with the creamy mozzarella, creating a balance of flavors that delights with every bite. The dough, prepared with care and patience, becomes the perfect frame to welcome the tasty filling, giving the calzones their unique and unmistakable texture.
The preparation phase of fried calzones with ham and mozzarella is an engaging culinary experience, involving your hands in creating small gastronomic masterpieces. From opening the dough to the careful arrangement of ingredients, every step is a gesture of love dedicated to creating a dish that knows how to combine tradition with innovation.
Once you reach the frying moment, the hot oil transforms the stuffed casings into authentic crispy and golden masterpieces. The inviting aroma that spreads during cooking is a prelude to the pleasure awaiting anyone approaching this delicacy. Served hot, fried calzones with ham and mozzarella represent an ideal option for an informal and convivial meal, an explosion of flavors that satisfies all the senses. Below are more recipes with frying techniques.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 15
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Fried Calzones
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 12 g fresh brewer's yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups re-milled durum wheat semolina
- 3.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 oz salt
- 15 slices cooked ham
- 14 oz pizza mozzarella
- as needed peanut oil
Tools for Fried Calzones
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Knife
- 1 Pan
Steps
To prepare the fried calzones, start by pouring the water, yeast, sugar, sifted flours, and extra virgin olive oil into a bowl.
Knead vigorously, and as soon as the dough detaches from the bowl,
transfer the dough to the work surface, add the salt and
continue kneading until it becomes smooth. Let it rise for 2 hours in a bowl covered with plastic wrap, in an off oven with the light on.
After the rising time, retrieve the dough.
Shape it into a loaf
and cut into 15 pieces.
Roll each piece into a circular shape,
fill with ham,
mozzarella, and
fold over to seal the edges perfectly.
Fry the calzones in plenty of oil at 356°F.
drain the calzones when they are golden brown on both sides and
transfer to a tray lined with paper towels.
serve the fried calzones still warm.
