-
1
Combine the water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and stir until dissolved.
-
2
Add salt and 1 cup of the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a loose batter.
-
3
Add 2 more cups of the flour and stir with the spoon for 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate as much flour as possible.
-
4
Bring the dough together by hand and turn out onto a floured board or marble surface.
-
5
Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until you have made a smooth, firm dough.
-
6
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel.
-
7
Set aside to rise in the warmest part of the kitchen for 45 minutes.
-
8
Cut the risen dough into 4 equal pieces and knead each portion into a round.
-
9
Cover again and let rest 15 minutes.
-
10
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a clean pizza stone in oven to preheat.
-
11
Dust a clean work surface lightly with flour.
-
12
With your fingers and palms, flatten one of the dough rounds into a 10-inch oval about 1/4-inch thick.
-
13
In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, and ham.
-
14
Spoon 1/4 of mixture just above the center of one oval of dough.
-
15
Fold the dough to form a half-moon and then press the edges to seal.
-
16
Fold the edge up with your fingertips and pinch closed to form a ridge all the way around.
-
17
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
-
18
Place calzones on pizza stone and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.
-
19
Serve hot.
