Carroll Street Calzone Cheese Prep
The signature multi-cheese assembly for Lucali-style calzones. Layers shredded low-moisture mozzarella, sliced fresh/buffalo mozzarella, distinct dollops of whole-milk ricotta, and grated Pecorino/Parmigiano.
Ingredients
- Fresh Whole-Milk Ricotta340 g
- Fresh / Buffalo Mozzarella (sliced)170 g
- Low-Moisture Shredded Mozzarella115 g
- Pecorino Romano / Parmigiano-Reggiano45 g
- Fresh Basil Leaves1 handful
Preparation
- Dust bottom half of stretched dough with 20g Pecorino/Parmigiano.
- Scatter low-moisture shredded mozzarella evenly, staying 1 inch from outer edge.
- Layer sliced fresh mozzarella directly over shredded mozzarella.
- Place large, distinct dollops of whole-milk ricotta across the mozzarella bed (do not smooth out).
- Dust remaining Pecorino over ricotta mounds and scatter torn basil leaves.