Pizza & Calzones

This recipe makes anywhere from 3-5 mini pizzas or 4-6 calzones, depending on how generous you are with your portions. I suggest 4 servings for very happy tummys :)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water


• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  


• 1 Tbsp honey


• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt


• 1 1/2 cups bread flour

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
  

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Fillings/Toppings: Endless possibilities such as spinach, mushrooms, brocolli, peppers, olives

Cheese: Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano (any combination of the 3)

Method:

1. Place water in kitchen aid bowl and sprinkle yeast on top


2. Whisk in honey and olive oil


3. Stir in flour and salt until mixture is moistened


4. Place dough hook on Kitchen Aid and "knead" for 5 minutes


5. Place ball of dough in lightly oiled bowl and let rise in warm place for 1-2 hours


6. Dough can be kept in the fridge for 24 hours, frozen or used straight away


7. For a Calzone: If using straight away divide dough into equal balls (4-6); stretch/roll out dough to desired size and place filling on one half. Be sure to allow a border of dough to seal the calzone. Brush egg wash over calzones and bake for 15 minutes
8. For a pizza: Stretch/roll dough out and bake on tray sprinkled with cornmeal for 10 minutes. Place toppings and cheese on pizza and bake for an extra 10 minutes. I pre-cook topping such as mushrooms and red peppers in garlic and olive oil for better texture and taste.