Calzone

My strategy for the Italian Throwdown was to find as many Italian sounding ingrediants as possible and stuff them into one item.

That could only mean one thing CALZONE

I started with my making my favorite pizza sauce with my favorite helper.



Notice the concentration





I had already made my soon to be famous pale ale dough. I know pale ale isn't exactly "Italian" but I'm hoping for a little slack. I mean I'm sure they drink beer in Italy. :focus:



Now for all the Italian Ingrediants. For full effect please imagine Tony Soprano reading this like a grocery list from Carmela.

Roasted Tomatoes, Green Olives, Roasted Peppers, Hot Cappacolla, Salami, Pepperoni, Asiago, Mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano







Add some more meats and cheese



I forgot to take a picture of the final product before I put it in the Weber. After folding over I brushed the top with an egg wash and more Mozzarella Cheese. Then off to the Weber

And this is how it turned out.



I also forgot to take a picture the actual grilling/baking but you can see the poor guy out in the cold warming the atmosphere



And now to cut and eat





This was a big hit. The 16 year old actually offered to pay me to make another one. I made two and only crumbs remain :grin:

This was fun. Thanks for looking.

dwfisk said:

I assume you love it? Do you set the fire to one side or directly under the pizza stone?

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I have a love hate relationship with pizza that has nothing to do with the Weber or the mod. I do love the mod but always struggle with the peel. The calzone was great because it was easier (for me) to slide unto the grill.

With the mod the recommendation is to bank the coals at the back so you get more of the oven effect. To really get high temps you can then add wood chunks.

Smokin Patriots said:

Looks great! You had me at the pale ale dough!

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It is actually this recipe. I've only tried it with pale ale but it has turned out great each time so I'm afraid to try a different style.


http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/quick-beer-pizza-crust-recipe