Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents) Recipe

Name: Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 x salt; 1 each egg yolks; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese; 3 ounces ham cooked; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 1 pinch nutmeg; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped; 2 large eggs beaten; 1 x vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 x salt
1 each egg yolks
4 ounces mozzarella cheese
3 ounces ham cooked
2 large eggs
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1 pinch nutmeg
2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
2 large eggs beaten
1 x vegetable oil for frying

1
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.
2
Mix together, kneading and gradually adding sufficient water to obtain a smooth elastic dough.
3
Shape into a ball, cover and leave to stand in a cool place for at least 1/2 hour.
4
Roll out, folding the dough over on to itself a few times, as if making flaky pastry, then roll out into a thin sheet.
5
Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter.
6
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.
7
Mix well, then spoon a little into the center of each circle.
8
Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold over and press gently.
9
Heat plenty of oil in a skillet.
10
When hot, dip the crescents in beaten egg and then fry, a few at a time, until golden brown and puffed up.
11
Drain well on paper towles and serve piping hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 x salt, and more.

Yes, Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents)

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