Clinton Kellys Ricotta Mozzarella And Spinach Bites Recipe 415

SPINACH AND RICOTTA CALZONE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Lightly dust the work surface and rolling pin with flour. Roll the dough out into an 8 by 11-inch oval.
• In a medium bowl, mix the spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place all the filling on 1 half of the dough leaving a 3/4-inch border along the edge.
• Fold the remaining dough over the filling until the edges line up and pinch the edges together to seal. Gently roll the pinched edges under to form a decorative rim.
• Place the calzone on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal and brush the top with olive oil.
• Bake until golden brown and the center is hot and melted, 25 minutes, rotating midway through cooking.
• Basic Pizza Dough:
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water, about 110 degrees F
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
• 1 teaspoon salt
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together yeast, warm water, sugar and olive oil. Let sit for about 3 minutes to fully dissolve and activate the yeast.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
• With a rubber spatula, gradually mix the yeast mixture into the flour until just combined and dough barely holds together. Turn the dough out onto a clean counter surface dusted with flour.
• Knead the dough with flour-dusted hands until the dough has become smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. The surface should be tight and silky and bounce back slightly when pressed. Lightly grease a large mixing bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it.
• Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
• Once doubled, punch the dough down and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Knead each 1 slightly to form a uniform ball. Set aside and cover them with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap to rest for 30 minutes.
• Cook's Note: Dough can be made the day before and refrigerated overnight once it is divided. Keep covered tightly in plastic wrap or in a sealed food storage bag.
• Yield: 2 dough balls

CLINTON KELLY'S RICOTTA, MOZZARELLA, AND SPINACH BITES RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel and wring out any excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, spinach & half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a small amount of olive oil to help combine if necessary. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough into two 4x12 inch rectangles, about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the mixture down the center of the dough, lengthwise. Brush the edges of the dough with water and roll crosswise to seal and encapsulate the filling. Slice into 1 inch bite-sized pieces and arrange, cut side up, on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese. .step 4ingredients instructions Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and arrange on a platter. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping. Helpful Tips: 1. Squeeze out all the excess water from the defrosted spinach before beginning the recipe. 2. Extra virgin olive oil loosens up the spinach and cheese mixture. 3. Defrost the pie dough prior to beginning the recipe. 4. Flour the cutting board to prevent the pie crust from sticking. .

INDIVIDUAL SPINACH-RICOTTA PUFF PASTRY QUICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut each puff pastry sheet into 9 squares. Roll each square to fit individual 3-inch pie pans. Set puff pastry inside pie pans and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour a small amount of ceramic beads into each pie pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whip together eggs, spinach, milk, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, fontina cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Remove pie pans from the oven and remove the ceramic beads. Ladle egg mixture into each pie tin. Bake until light golden brown, about 30 minutes.