MUSHROOM AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICH (CALZONE) FROM ITALY

June 30, 2023

GENOISE CLASSIC / SPONGE CAKE / STRAWBERRY CAKE

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June 30, 2023 10:12am

I am not sure if there are any Italians protesting that "there is no such bread in Italy". But I guarantee, at least in Ferrara, there are! they sell this as a type of snack or quick lunch instead of panino in the local bars.
The fillings can vary; like in this version, I had canned mushroom, tomato sauce and mozzarella. In some places, they can put wurstel, prosciutto cotto, or tuna and onion (yummy!).
The dough is fluffy and soft, it is the same dough of pizzetta (small pizza) that is a must-have for any party. Pizzetta is also a popular afternoon snack for children. My daughter is a huge fan of pizzetta (well, actually, her father loves it too, i think most Italians love it. :p).

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500 grams of wheat flour
200 grams of fresh milk
100-130 grams of filtered water (do not substitute water with 100% milk, the cake will become sticky and not tasty)
A pinch of salt
A little cooking oil
7 grams of dry yeast or about 12-15 grams of fresh yeast
Tomato sauce (passata di pomodoro), do not use ketchup!
Pizza mozzarella, not regular mozzarella (the one with water in the package). Pizza mozzarella does not contain water in the center and is labeled specifically for pizza. If you can't find it, you can use other types of soft cheese. Cut the mozzarella into large pieces with your fingertips or some people prefer to cut it into small and thin strands, it's up to you. This is not important.

Toppings for the pizza:

Canned mushrooms (or pre-sautéed mushrooms)
Cold cuts, canned fish, etc., as desired.

Cách làm

Mix the flour, fresh milk, salt, cooking oil, and yeast together. Then gradually add water until the dough separates from the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour. If the dough is too dry, add more water.
Cover it tightly and let it rest for about 2 hours or until the dough doubles or triples in size.
Prepare the tomato sauce: tomato sauce + salt + cooking oil + oregano + (a little sugar if desired, as tomato sauce can be slightly sour).
Flatten the dough.
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5mm, then spread mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella on top and roll it up. You can use a cutting tool to add decorative touches for aesthetics, but this is optional.

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The oven should be preheated to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the cake in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, until the bottom of the cake turns slightly golden.
Turn off the heat.
Once the cake has cooled down, remove it from the tray.

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Yes, you can cover the bread with a cloth to prevent it from drying out. If you bake the bread at 2:00 PM and the party is at 5:00 PM, you can cover it and then serve it to your guests. If you have leftovers, you can store the bread overnight and reheat it in the oven the next day for it to still be delicious. :)
I wish you success with your baking. :D