100% Whole Wheat Veggie Calzone#BakingBloggers

I love these Whole Wheat Calzones. They make an easy lunch box or a main course for weekend dinner, since you can prepare these in advance and freeze it.  When you want to have them just heat it in the microwave in minutes and enjoy them. 

Wrap these in a foil and place it in their lunchbox and give it with your kids as tiffin to school.

These are always made by me for a  weekend dinner,  these cheesy, full of veggies make a complete meal.

250 ML Cup Measurement
Ingredients

For Dough:3/4 Cup Warm Water
1/2  Teaspoons Rapid Rising Yeast
1/2  Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
2 Teaspoons +  2 Teaspoons Olive oil
1 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

1 Teaspoon Vital Wheat Gluten 

1/4 Teaspoon Heaped Sea Salt

1 Tablespoon Milk for brushing

For the Filling

1/2 Cup Capsicum

1/2 Cup Mushrooms

1/2 Cup Carrot

1/2 Cup Broccoli

1/2 Cup Fresh Peas

1 Medium Onion

2 Cloves Garlic

2 Tablespoons Heaped Cream Style Corn - Homemade

1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper

1/4 Teaspoon Red pepper flakes

1/4 Teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary

1/2 Teaspoon Level Sea Salt

Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar cheese as required

2 Teaspoon Olive Oil

Method

For Dough:

In the bowl , combine yeast, flour, vital wheat gluten,2 teaspoons olive oil salt and sugar. Mix it well and then slowly add the water to make a soft and sticky dough ( used exactly 3/4 cup warm water ). Take this dough on to lighlty floured work surface. The remaining 2 teaspoon oil pour it into a bowl. Oil the bowl well and keep oiling your hands in and knead the sticky dough for a 20 to 25 turns or till it forms a smooth ball. Place dough in the oiled bowl, cover loosely with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
In the meantine let's make the filling

Chopperize all veggies finely and keep aside.

In a pan heat oil, add the garlic saute for a minute 

add the onions when it softens 

add the peas, carrot and broccoli, saute for a minute. Cover with a lid and cook it for 2 minutes. 

 Open the lid add rest of the veggies and seasoning saute well and let it cook again for 3 minutes. 

Now add the cream style corn and saute till all the moisture evaporates and the filling is dry. Taste for salt and seasoning if necessary adjust according to your taste.

Filling is ready.  Take off flame and let it cool.

Preheat oven to 200 degrees C for 20 minutes.

After 30 minutes you have a beautifully risen dough, deflate it on a floured surface.  

Cut into 5 equal size balls.

Roll each ball into a round circle, 1/4 inch thick 

place the filling on one side 

Top it with grated mozzarella & cheddar cheese 

Close it like a turnover 

Press the edges with a fork even a few on the top to release the air while baking. 

Keep this in a greased baking tray. Like wise make rest of them and brush them with milk. Place them in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till golden brown and when tapped it gives an hollow sound. 

Cool them on a wire rack. 

When cooled enjoy with any dip or sauce of your choice.

These are yum!

Labels : Breads, Calzone, 100% Whole Wheat, Mushroom, Broccoli, Carrot, Capsicum, Mozzarella Cheese,  Cheddar Cheese, Baking Bloggers, Vegetarian

Here are some of the Calzone  recipe of our other #BakingBloggers

• 100% Whole Wheat Veggie Calzone by Sneha's Recipe
• All Mixed Up Calzone by Sid's Sea Palm Cooking
• Calzoni Quattro Stagioni by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Classic Ham and Ricotta Calzone by Palatable Pastime
• Ham and Cheddar Pretzel Calzones by Cookaholic Wife
• Loaded Vegetable Calzone by Hardly A Goddess
• Spicy Beef Curry Calzones by Food Lust People Love
• Spinach, Ricotta, and Three-Meat Calzone by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Toddler Friendly Calzones by A Day in the Life on the Farm

Cajun Tortilla Chips - For Soup or As Appetizer

Serve this as a appetizer or with a Dip  or  with a bowl of  Soup.  This is a great accompaniment for parties or as a healthy snack too.

I served these for a small party with A Chunky Peanut Butter Dip and  Cajun Seasoned Broccoli & Cheese Soup.  These were delicious with both.

Yield: 32 chips

Ingredients
Homemade Cajun Seasoning - as required
4 Flour Tortillas - cut into 8 wedges - I made this fresh
Oil or Cooking spray
For the Tortillas

2 Cups Heaped All Purpose Flour

1/4 Teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Level Baking powder
Water as kneaded to make a soft dough
Method 

To make  Tortillas

Mix the ingredients well , add water as required and continue kneading to make a soft dough.  Cover this dough and keep it aside  for 15 minutes.

Flour your work surface and divide the dough into four parts.  Roll each ball of dough into dinner plate  size   circles or rotis.  

Bake them on a heat griddle / tawa 

Till light brown spots appear. Likewise bake the other three and keep aside

Preheat oven to 180° C.

Take a tortilla and brush it  with oil or cooking spray.  

Sprinkle  a  teaspoon of Homemade Cajun Seasoning over  it. 

Cut the tortilla into wedges with a  pizza cutter.  

Place them on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil. 

 Bake chips at 180° for 10 minutes then switch on the top element and bake again for just 3  to 4 minutes.  

Switch off the oven and let it remain in the heat  until crisp.

Store Cajun Tortilla Chips in an airtight container.  

Ready to be served

I served them as accompaniment  as an appetizer with  Peanut Butter Dip or  with Cajun Seasoned Broccoli & Cheese Soup, for a small party. 

 These are great party pleasers.  Do try them. 

Labels : Tortilla, Homemade, Cajun Seasoning, Cajun Tortilla Chips, International Cuisine, Party pleasers, Appetizer, Breads, Starters, Healthy snacks, Vegan, Mexican

Pretzel Dogs #Breadbakers

For Bread Bakers this month our Host by Stacy Livingston Rushton, choose the theme "Pretzels".  Thank you Stacy for hosting this month's event.

Pretzel Dogs are so easy and quick to make.  Used my earlier Pretzel dough recipe and halved it. The only difference is that this time used milk and fresh yeast. They make a perfect brunch or an evening meal. You can enjoy them with any sauce of your liking. 

I enjoyed them with Hot Sriracha Sauce. This was my Sunday's  dinner.  

Make 7 Pretzel Dogs  

Ingredients  

1/2  Cup Milk
1.3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Fresh Yeast
Extra Warm water if required
Coarse Salt for Sprinkling - Optional
Melted Butter for brushing
5  Pork Frankfurters
2 Tablespoons Baking Soda

Method
Pat dry the hot dogs with a kitchen towel. Keep aside

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix till everything until well-combined. Knead the dough for 10 minutes, until it’s soft, smooth. Oil a bowl and place the dough (so it doesn't stick),cover with a cling film and allow it to rest till it doubles in volume.

While the dough is resting, prepare the “Baking Soda solution” mix 1 cup boiling water with 2 tablespoons baking soda, stirring until the soda is totally dissolved. Set the mixture aside to cool to lukewarm.

After  the dough doubles in volume , transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface.

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees . Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with vegetable oil spray, or lining it with butter paper.

Divide the dough into eight equal pieces.  

Shape each piece into a long rope about 2 feet and then lightly flatten it then roll it around the hot dog. 

Let the beginning end be underneath the dough. Gently roll and see that it overlaps and continue till the other end. 

The end should stick to the bottom of the hot dog. They should look like mummies. Let them rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

Pour the baking soda - water solution into a square pan.

Working with a hot dog pretzel at a time, roll them in the baking soda-water solution. and place them back on to the baking sheet . 

This silicone sheet is 10 years old.

Sprinkle it with a pinch of coarse salt or pretzel salt . 
Since I, had only 5 Pork Frankfurters, made two small mini buns with the remaining dough. 

Bake the pretzels for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown at 200 degrees . 

When out of the oven brush them with melted butter on top and the sides.

Enjoy the pretzels warm .

Amazingly delicious and so easy to make! 

Dip them in ketchup, sriracha sauce, cream cheese dip or with just mustard sauce.

Click here for Hot Buttered Pretzels - Soft & Chewy

Labels: Breads, Bread Bakers, Hot Dog, Pretzel Dogs, Continental Cuisine
Have a look at the recipes of our other baker's.


Authentic German Pretzels from Sara's Tasty Buds
Ballpark Pretzels from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Beer Pretzels from Passion Kneaded
Buttery Pretzels from Ambrosia
Cheddar Garlic Soft Pretzels from Palatable Pastime
Cheese Jalapeño Stuffed Pretzel Rolls from Herbivore Cucina
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites from Cook's Hideout
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels from Hostess At Heart
Double Soda Pretzels from Food Lust People Love
German Pretzel Rolls from All That's Left Are The Crumbs
Honey Mustard Snack Pretzels from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Pretzel Dogs from Sneha's Recipe
Pretzel Sticks from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Saffron Pretzel Rolls from The Schizo Chef
Soft Whole Wheat Pretzels from What Smells So Good?
Sourdough Soft Pretzels from Baking Sense
Whole Wheat Pretzel Bites from I camp in my kitchen

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.