description Calzone Overview
Calzone is an Italian baked turnover made by folding pizza dough over a filling and sealing the edge before baking. It is strongly associated with Naples and commonly contains cheeses such as ricotta and mozzarella, with cured meats, vegetables, or other ingredients added according to regional or restaurant style. Unlike an open pizza, the filling is enclosed by the dough, producing a portable dish with a browned exterior.
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What is a calzone?
A calzone is an Italian baked turnover made by folding pizza dough over a filling and sealing the edge. It is strongly associated with Naples and is usually served as a self-contained baked portion.
What is commonly inside a calzone?
Common fillings include ricotta and mozzarella, with cured meats, vegetables, or other ingredients added according to the recipe. The filling is enclosed inside the dough rather than spread openly like a pizza topping.
Is a calzone the same as a folded pizza?
A calzone uses pizza dough and related ingredients, but it is sealed around the filling before baking. That enclosed structure distinguishes it from a pizza folded only after cooking.
Where did the calzone tradition develop?
Calzone is strongly linked with Naples in Italy. Its baked, folded form developed from the same culinary tradition as Neapolitan pizza.
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