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Calzano: A Pizza Eruption

by donedirtcheap on January 24, 2013

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Intro: Calzano: A Pizza Eruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 1: Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 2:

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Author:donedirtcheap
There is a solution to every problem and nothing conceivable is impossible. It is amazing what can be made or fixed with PVC, JB Weld, vinyl tubing and a
few screws. And you can feed a family of 6 with a few dollars, a pile of dirt, a guitar string and a sheet of plastic. Our humble projects needn't be any less
important or impressive than space flight or the Hoover Dam. Flemming changed the the world with a saucer and a bit of mold. Florence Nightingale changed
the world with a tiny lamp, walking silent rounds among the wounded and dying. And what will each of us do with the simple things around us? It looks like
the Instructables are here to answer that very question.

Intro: Calzano: A Pizza Eruption

Pizza is anything you make it. Diverge too much from the classic margherita and you don't have a pizza. Make a flat bread with red sauce, cheese and meat and all you
have is a pizza, know what I mean? So, what do you think, did I diverge too much? You be the judge.
Well, you and my kids, who loved these volcano pizzas. We ate them while watching Life on Fire on PBS. Lava is hot!

Step 1: Set-Up
Use what you want for ingredients. I labeled these photos with what I used. For instance, I thought cheddar and mozzarella mixed would be best for lava-like eruptions
but just mozzarella would work. Soft, pliable dough is pretty critical.
The bundt cake pan is perfecto for for a volcano shape. If you don't have one you could use a funnel. If you don't have that either then you should certainly have bought a
funnel by now. It's 2013, people. Buy your funnels and bundt cake pans!
1.Separate your dough into equal parts and make some rounds.
2.Stretch them into the the center of the oiled cake pan and press your thumb down into the peak part to thin it out. This step will make it easier to pierce the peak after it
is filled.
3.Pack in the sauce and cheese and whatever else you like.
4.Cover that with another round and seal it really well.
5.Up-end the pan and shake the volcano out onto the baking sheet.
6.Crimp the edges and pierce the peak. Top with a little cheese. The heat will do the rest.
If you want to make them really pretty then brush the lovely things with egg wash.
Bake at 350 until crispy and golden.

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1. Salt, pepper, basil, oregano, fennel, garlic, dried onion.
2. Tomato sauce.

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1. Delicious!
2. Lava ingredients.

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1. I add the salt last. This kills less yeast.
2. 2 cups tepid water, a dab of honey, 1 Tbsp yeast
3. 4 Cups flour and a shot of olive oil.

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1. "Volcano mold" sounds cooler than "bundt cake pan."

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1. "We're gonna eat LAVA?! Just like DRAGONS do?!?!

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1. Salt last. Knead 10 minutes.

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1. Not quite doubled

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1. make some rounds

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1. 1. Separate your dough into equal parts

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1. Pack in the sauce and cheese and whatever else you like.

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1. Up-end the pan and shake the volcano out onto the baking sheet.

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1. Crimp the edges and pierce the peak. Top with a little cheese. The heat will do
the rest.

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1. Very Close Encounters.

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1. What they should look like before baking. After this pic I topped mine with a little
cheese to guarantee eruption.

Step 2:
Crispy on the bottom, crackly on the top and soft and savory all the way through. These are very fun to eat and really simple to make. It took us about an hour, including
rising time, but all of that time was also spent inventing, playing and encouraging the kids. I can't think of a better way to spend an hour.
If you make some of these Calzanos please message me or send me pictures. It would really make our day.
Thanks to Claramecium, Elijah (for taking out the garbage), Viv and Audrey for helping so much. You're the most adventurous kids!

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scoochmaroo says:

Jan 25, 2013. 1:36 PM REPLY

Fun! I love this and how it was inspired by learning with your kids.

jessyratfink says:

Jan 25, 2013. 11:18 AM REPLY

Whaaaaaaaat? This is fantastic. :D

Aljavar says:
Calz-A-no! Love it!

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Jan 25, 2013. 8:50 AM REPLY