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Muffaletta Calzone

This particular calzone is inspired by a muffaletta - an Italian sandwich made of cured meats, cheeses and olive dressing. Created in New Orleans in the early 1900s by the Sicilian immigrants. Why not make it into a calzone?

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish, supper
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: calzone, cheese, hand pie, muffalata, pizza, salami, savory, turnover
Servings: 4 calzones
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
  • 16 oz Pizza dough
  • 3/4 cup olive tapenade
  • 1/4 cup pickled jardinere vegetables
  • 1 anchovy fillet (optional)
  • 1/8 cup high quality olive oil - plus a little more for the edges
  • 2 cups various cured meats
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozerella balls
  • 4 large slices provolone cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 4 Tablespoons canned parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Start with the pizza dough. I used store bought (my  favorite is Trader Joe's), but you can use homemade. Cut the dough into four equal portions. Roll them all into a ball and flatten as much as possible. Let it rest about 10 or 15 minutes, then pull it out to make it large and flat. Be careful not to put holes in it.

  2. Make the dressing by running olive tapenade, olive oil and the jardinere vegetable mix in a food processor. I also added one anchovy fillet.

  3. Process until it's chunky, but somewhat smooth. 

  4. Spread about 1/4 cup of the dressing mixture onto each circle of dough.

  5. Lay the meats on half the circle and top with the cheese.

  6. Brush the edges of the dough circles with a little more olive oil, then fold and crimp the edges to seal.

  7. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter and canned parmesan cheese. Cut vents into the tops with a sharp knife. 

  8. Place them in an air fryer and cook at 350 degrees for about 18 to 20 minutes.

  9. Let them cool for five minutes. The dough should be cooked through. If your dough is too thick, it may take longer - thinner, a little less.

    To bake them, lay them on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 for 10 to 15 minutes. 

Recipe Notes

 

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