We Bare Bears Calzones - A Quick, And Flavor-Packed Fun Recipe
These Bare Bear calzones do take a little while to make. But, they are worth it! These baked treats are stuffed with mouth-watering meaty flavors and a crisp chewy texture.
Ingredients
For The Filling
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3/4 cup bacon, diced
- 3/4 cup ham, diced
- 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme, leaves only
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fine salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Gouda or Cheddar cheese, grated
For The Calzone Dough
- 1 cup lukewarm water, divided
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 2 3/4 - 3 1/4 cup cake flour, sifted
Instructions
Making The Filling
- First, heat your olive oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add your diced onions and saute them for roughly 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped bacon and diced ham and allow them to brown slightly.
- Next, add in your button mushrooms along with the thyme. Mix them well and allow the mushrooms to cook. Set the mixture aside.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter. Once melted, remove it from the heat and whisk in the flour until you get a breadcrumb-like mixture.
- Then, slowly add the cream in a thin stream while whisking continuously. When you have a smooth mixture, you can place it back onto low heat and allow it to cook until it becomes thick and creamy.
- Finally, whisk in the Parmesan cheese and allow it to melt completely. Season the sauce with some salt and pepper.
Making The Calzone Dough
- Start making the calzone dough first. Combine 1/2 cup lukewarm water and yeast in a small bowl and allow it to stand for 5 minutes.
- Then, in a separate bowl, combine the rest of the water, oil, honey, and salt. Add only 1 cup of flour and mix the ingredients well.
- Once the yeast mixture has rested, add it to the remaining 2 cups of flour. Add this into the base mixture.
- When the ingredients are well combined, start kneading your dough for 8 minutes. It should become completely smooth and elastic.
- Lastly, divide the calzone dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape them into neat balls. Then, roll them into circles.
Assembling And Baking Your Calzones
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper or a silicone mat.
- Place the 4 calzone discs onto a lightly floured surface.
- Spread grated cheese over each half. Then, add your filling on top of the cheese pile. Make sure to leave 1/4-inch space around the edges.
- Next, fold over the other half of the dough and crimp the edges tightly.
- Cut small air vents into the top of the calzone. Place them onto your lined baking sheet.
- Finally, bake the We Bare Bears calzones for 25 minutes, or until the dough is cooked and golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 468mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 3mg
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