Typical of the Puglia region of Italy, the calzone is a cross between a pizza and a pastry. This delicious recipe from the Maximus wood-fired oven will delight your guests any time of year.

THE RECIPE IN VIDEO

INGREDIENTS

• 280g pizza dough
• 130g mozzarella chips
• 130g tomato puree
• 2 slices of white ham, cut into strips
• 1 nice sliced ​​button mushroom
• Some capers
• 1 egg
• A few fresh basil leaves

PREPARATION

1. Start by turning on your oven.
2. Roll out the dough. To begin, gently press with your fingertips to begin forming a circle.
3. Using the flat of both hands, gently press in circular motions to give your dough an ovoid shape.
4. Top your calzone by assembling it the other way around compared to a classic pizza. Chef's tip: be careful not to let your food become too waterlogged. Drain your tomato well and be sure to use shredded mozzarella rather than fresh mozzarella.
5. Spread the mozzarella over half of your dough, leaving about 2 cm of excess along the edge. Set aside a little to put on top of your turnover.
6. Add the ham and mushrooms.
7. Roughly chop some basil leaves on top.
8. Crack the egg and separate the white from the yolk. Place the yolk in the middle of your filling.
9. Finish by spreading the tomato delicately.
10. Close the slipper.
11. Crisp all around the calzone, folding the edge over and pressing lightly with your fingertips.
12. Place your calzone on a baking sheet and on a rack suitable for a wood-fired oven.
13. Spread a little tomato, then spread the remaining mozzarella.
14. As soon as your oven is at 380°C, you can bake your calzone. Be careful not to place it too close to the flames to prevent it from browning. Turn it regularly for even cooking.
15. When the calzone slides off the baking paper by itself, place it directly on the baking tray so that the bottom can cook properly.
16. After about 6 to 7 minutes of cooking, when it is golden brown underneath and the top is gratinated, you can remove the calzone from the oven.
17. Finish by adding the remaining basil leaves and capers.
18. All that's left is to enjoy it with family or friends. You can serve your calzone with a salad, Parmesan shavings, and a few toasted hazelnuts. Another craving? Feel free to get creative.

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