SALAMI, HAM, AND CHEESE CALZONE

Olive oil to taste (optional)
2 large eggs
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
3 oz sliced Genoa salami, cut in thin strips
2 oz prosciutto cotto, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
2 oz ricotta cheese (about 1/3 cup)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 lb pizza dough
All-purpose flour for dusting
FOR THE EGG WASH (OPTIONAL):
1 large egg yolk
1 tbsp cold water

Brush baking sheet lightly with oil, if desired, or line with parchment paper.

Lightly beat eggs in small bowl. Stir in mozzarella, salami and prosciutto. Gently blend in ricotta and pepper.

Divide dough into 4 pieces. Briefly knead and form 1 piece of dough into ball. Roll it out into a 6-inch circle. Spoon 1/4 of the mozzarella mixture on to front half of circle, leaving about 1/2-inch clearance at edge. Fold top of dough over to form semicircle. Place on baking sheet. Crimp edges to seal tightly. Repeat with remaining dough and salami mixture.

For egg wash, if desired, lightly blend yolk and water in small bowl. Brush over tops of dough packages.

Bake in preheated 425 degree F oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Makes 4
Adapted from source: The Silver Spoon by Phaidon Press