How to:

 Shape Panzarotti or Calzone

 

It's fun to make smaller size foods!

They are easy for handling, can be frozen and stored or transported to any function you are running too.

When I have time on the weekend I mix up a batch and the kids have lunch ready.

When they were smaller I had snacks for after soccer, dance or hockey.

These "fast foods" really help out parents who are looking for  easy foods but don't want to compromise the health factor.

 

1 raw uncooked pizza dough

corn flour for sprinkling

any fixin's you have:

 

mozzarella cheese,

salami, sausage, pepperoni

mushroom, peppers,

etc.

Be adventurous

 

 

Cut the dough into portion sizes

Remember the dough will be stretched or rolled to a larger size.

 

Using your hands, stretch the dough to the desired size for each person

 

Cut, chop or grate the desired fillings

 

 Place filling in the center of the dough

 

Fold the dough over to cover filling

 

Twist edges over to create a decorative seal.

Sprinkle a baking sheet with corn meal to prevent the dough from sticking to the pan.

 

Alternatives: grease and flour a baking sheet

or place on parchment paper or silpat

 

You can brush the tops with: an egg wash or oil.

Pierce the top with a fork to allow steam to escape.

 

Bake in a preheated 350F-375 oven bake until golden on top and bottom.

 

Alternatives: you can fry them in 2" of preheated 365F canola/vegetable oil until golden on both sides.

Of course this version is higher in fat calories

If you are counting

"just sayin"

 

Enjoy with love!