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Italian Calzone Recipe

Calzone is rather like a folded or stuffed pizza. These are gourmet, homemade pizza pockets! Ingredients: (Makes 4) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) plain flour 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon instant-rise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 235 ml (8 fl oz) very warm water 200 g (7 oz) ricotta…

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Biscotti – Lovely Italian Cookies Recipe

These lovely Italian cookies are part-baked, sliced to reveal a feast of mixed nuts and then baked again until crisp and golden. Traditionally they’re served dipped in vin santo, a sweet, sherry-like dessert wine, but they would also go well with zabaglione or creamy chocolate mousse. Use a sharp, serrated knife to slice the cooled…

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