Panzerotti
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love these. Dough, tomato sauce, cheese and then fried, what’s not to love. Every Friday I would help my grandmother make panzerotti for dinner and this is a tradition she took with her from her home town, in Bari Italy and another tradition I carry on 50 years later. This recipe is a simple on and my favorite way to make them but the filling can be whatever you love.
You’ll need:
- Pizza dough, 1-lb will make 4 Panzerotti
- 1-lb Mozzarella cheese
- 2-cups of Tomato sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions:
- In a heavy skillet or pot pour a couple inches of oil and heat it to 350 degrees, best to use a thermometer and try to maintain that heat.
- On a floured surface cut the dough into 4 pieces and make small pizza’s about the size of a salad place 6″.
- On one side put some mozzarella , sauce and dip your fingers in water and wet the edge of the dough, fold in half and press the edges together making sure the Panzerotti is completely sealed.
- Now place a couple at a time in the hot oil and fry them.
- Flip them and continue to fry them until they are golden brown.
- Place the fried Panzerotti on a paper lined tray to drain and cool a little before enjoying.
It might take one to get the cook time right so fry one first, test it, then fry the rest. Other fillings can be pretty much anything you love, different cooked meats, cheeses and vegetables! I hope you do love my Panzerotti. Bringing everyone back to the table is a passion of mine and this recipe is a great way to gather everyone together. If you have any questions, drop me a mail at mama_mancini01@yahoo.com
Daniel Mancini
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