RECIPES - breads, doughs and butterS

Calzone

Serves 2-4

2 cups (10oz/300g) bread flour

1 cup (5oz/150g) wholemeal plain flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons dry yeast

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup (8.5oz/250ml) water

Suggested Fillings:

•Sun-dried tomato pesto, roasted red, yellow and green peppers, marinated eggplant or sliced mushrooms.

•Anchovy fillets, prawns, sliced salami, ham, bacon, cooked turkey or cooked chicken.

•Grated tasty, mozzarella, Parmesan or sliced camembert, brie or fetta cheeses.

1.Assemble Mixer with dough hook .

8.Spread half of each dough circle with some of the selected fillings, leaving a ½" (1.5cm) rim around the edge.

9.Brush edges with water, then fold the uncovered half over the filling and seal the edges.

10.Place onto lightly greased baking trays. Use a sharp knife to make a slit in the top of each calzone.

11.Bake in a preheated oven at 400ºF (200ºC) for 15-20 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.

12.Remove from trays & cool on wire rack.

Make pizzas from above recipe by spreading fillings over each dough circle and bake at 400ºF (200ºC) for 12-15 minutes or until base is cooked and topping heated through.

2.Place flours, salt and yeast into the mixing bowl.

3.Using Fold/Knead setting, slowly add the oil then the water to the dry ingredients. Mix for 1 minute or until a dough ball starts to form.

4.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until the dough is soft and pliable. Do not over knead.

5.Place the dough ball into a large bowl, loosely cover with plastic wrap and leave to stand in a warm area for 30-40 minutes or until doubled in size.

6.Remove the risen dough from the bowl and knead again on a lightly floured surface.

7.Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6" (15cm) circle.

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Breville BEM800XL manual Suggested Fillings, Assemble Mixer with dough hook
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BEM800XL specifications

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