Calzone facts for kids
| Type | Turnover |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Apulia |
| Main ingredients | ricotta, mozzarella, salami/ham, parmesan/pecorino |
| Variations | tomato, provolone, anchovies, olives, onions, chards, minced meat, fish, cabbage |
A calzone is a delicious Italian baked food. It's like a pizza that has been folded in half before cooking. The word "calzone" means "stocking" or "trouser" in Italian. This tasty dish first came from Naples, a city in Italy.
A typical calzone is made from a special bread dough. It's baked in an oven and filled with yummy ingredients. Common fillings include salami or ham, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan or pecorino cheese. Sometimes, an egg is also added.
You might find different kinds of calzones depending on where you are in Italy. These often have other toppings that you would normally see on a pizza.
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Calzones Around the World
In Italy: Street Food and Local Treats
In Italy, you can often find calzones that are the size of a sandwich. They are sold at lunch counters or by people selling food on the street. This is because they are easy to hold and eat while you are standing or walking around.
In a region called Apulia, they make a fried version of the calzone. These are usually filled with tomato and mozzarella cheese. They are called panzerotti.
Another related dish is the Sicilian cuddiruni or cudduruni pizza. This dish is stuffed with onions, or sometimes other vegetables like potatoes or broccoli. It can also have anchovies, olives, cheese, and mortadella (a type of sausage). The pizza dough is folded in half over the filling. The edges are then sealed before the dish is fried.
In the United States: Pizza's Cousin
In the United States, calzones are usually made from pizza dough. They are filled with different meats, cheeses, and vegetables. The traditional dough for a calzone uses flour, yeast, olive oil, water, and salt.
Calzones are similar to another dish called stromboli. However, they are traditionally considered different kinds of food.
Calzones are often filled with cheeses like ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, or provolone. Sometimes, a different local cheese is used. The dough is folded into a half-moon shape. Then, the edges are sealed, often with an egg mixture. After that, it is either baked in an oven or fried.
Once cooked, calzones might be served with marinara sauce (a tomato sauce). Or, they might be topped with a mix of garlic, olive oil, and parsley. How they are served can depend on the region.
A dish called Scacciata is also similar to a calzone. This dish is usually filled with broccoli, spinach, potatoes, or onions. Sometimes, sausage is added too.
See also
In Spanish: Calzone para niños
