What is the difference between a calzone and a strombolie (Italian Food)

Question

I know it's probably a stupid question, but I don't know, they both seem very similar to me.

Answer 1

the calzone is basically a piece of dough in a circle shape, all the stuff put in it, and then its folded over to make a cresent shape and the edges are sealed...a strombolie is a tube of dough filled with goodies, and usually has more bread

Answer 2

From Wiki:

Calzone is an Italian turnover made from pizza dough and stuffed with cheese (usually mozzarella cheese and Ricotta, but some varieties contain Parmesan)

Stromboli usually contains mozzarella cheese and is served with marinara sauce on the side. Moreover, stromboli is rolled to resemble a loaf, whereas a calzone is folded to resemble a semi-circle.

Answer 3

a calzone is i have two left feet.

Strombolie is a form of tree. Here is the use of strombolie in a sentence. Sometimes when i make bananas, i strombolie the

Answer 4

Calzone - Is made of pizza dough (no eggs), and usually stuffed with assorted fillings and always a mixture of mozzarella and ricotta cheese.  Sauce is served on the side

Stromboli - Is made of bread dough (usually with eggs), stuffed with fillings, mozzarella (but not ricotta), and usually sauce, rolled and sealed with eggwash.  When baked and sliced, you can usually see the ingredients in a spiral.  An "unrolled" Stromboli is usually referred to as Scaciatta

Answer 5

strombolie has more bread and is thicker