- The walnuts became bitter.
- You over-toasted them, or didn't rub off the skins. Walnut skins contain bitter compounds.
Goat Cheese & Walnut Calzone
Goat cheese, walnuts, and honey are a gastronomic 'holy trinity'. Enclosed in crispy dough, the flavors meld: the cheese melts to coat the toasted walnuts, while the honey permeates everything.
Ingredients
1
lb
All-Purpose Flour
1
packet
Active Dry Yeast
1 1/4
cups
Warm Water
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1 1/2
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Sugar
5
oz
Goat Cheese
3.5
oz
Mozzarella Cheese
3
oz
Walnut Kernels
1
tbsp
Honey
1
pinch
Black Pepper
1
tsp
Oregano
1
tsp
Basil
1
whole
Egg (for wash)
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet for walnuts
- Baking sheet
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Tree Nuts (Walnut)
Instructions
1
✓
Knead the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
Tip: Warm water activates the yeast.
2
✓
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant.
Tip: Toasting releases oils and flavor.
3
✓
Fill the dough with cheeses and walnuts, then drizzle with honey.
Tip: Drizzle honey on the cheese, not the dough, to prevent sogginess.
4
✓
Seal, brush with egg, and bake at 400°F until golden brown.
Tip: Steam vents (poking holes) are mandatory!
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 lb All-Purpose Flour
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
- 1 1/4 cups Warm Water
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 5 oz Goat Cheese
- 3.5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 oz Walnut Kernels
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Basil
- 1 whole Egg (for wash)