Fried Calzones, known and loved throughout Italy, represent an authentic Southern culinary experience.

Originally from Campania and Calabria, these little masterpieces are a perfect combination of soft dough and stringy filling, which contains all the warmth and creativity of home cooking. Prepared with simple but expertly combined ingredients, fried calzones are ideal for a tasty lunch, a convivial dinner or a party with friends. Their versatility and unique flavor make them one of the most loved recipes of the Italian tradition.

Ingredients

(for approximately 8 medium trousers)

For the dough:

          • 500 g of 00 flour
          • 300 ml of warm water
          • 10 g of salt
          • 10 g of sugar
          • 25 g of fresh brewer’s yeast (or 7 g of yeast dry)
          • 30 ml of extra virgin olive oil

For the filling:

For frying:

          • Plenty of peanut (or sunflower) seed oil

Preparation

1. Prepare the dough

          • Dissolve the brewer’s yeast in a little warm water, together with the sugar.
          • In a large bowl, pour the flour and create a well in the center. Add the dissolved yeast, the oil and, little by little, the remaining water.
          • Knead until the mixture is smooth and elastic. Add salt towards the end of the dough.
          • Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

2. Prepare the filling

                • In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the black pepper and a little parmesan.
                • Add the salami and mozzarella. Mix everything well and set aside.

        3. Form the calzones

                  • Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to a thickness of about 4-5 mm.
                  • Using a pastry cutter or a bowl, cut out discs of about 12-15 cm in diameter.
                  • On each disc, place a spoonful of filling in the center.
                  • Close the discs in half, forming a crescent. Seal the edges well with a fork to prevent the filling from leaking out during frying.

            4. Fry the calzones

                      • Heat plenty of oil in a deep pan, bringing it to about 180°C.
                      • Fry the calzones a few at a time, turning them until they are golden and crispy on both sides.
                      • Drain them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.

Tips and variations

            • Alternative filling : You can use cooked ham, spinach and various cheeses to vary the filling.
            • Baked version : For a lighter variant, cook the calzones in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20-25 minutes.
            • Storage : Fried calzones are best freshly made, but you can reheat them in the oven the next day to give them a fresh taste. crunchiness.

Conclusion

Serve the Calzoni Fritti hot and fragrant, perhaps accompanied by a cold beer or a sparkling drink. Enjoy your meal! 🥟🍷

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