Cooking Recipe Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents)
Recipe Ingredients
DOUGH
FILLING
Directions
Sift the flour into a mound, make a well in the center and add the
butter, cut into pieces, a pinch of salt and an egg yolk. Mix
together, kneading and gradually adding sufficient water to obtain a
smooth elastic dough. Shape into a ball, cover and leave to stand in
a cool place for at least 1/2 hour. Roll out, folding the dough over
on to itself a few times, as if making flaky pastry, then roll out
into a thin sheet. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter. Dice
the Mozzarella, cut the ham into pieces and place in a bowl with the
2 whole eggs, grated Parmesan, pinch of nutmeg and chopped parsley.
Mix well, then spoon a little into the center of each circle. Brush
the edges with beaten egg, fold over and press gently. Heat plenty of
oil in a skillet. When hot, dip the crescents in beaten egg and then
fry, a few at a time, until golden brown and puffed up. Drain well on
paper towles and serve piping hot.