Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents)

4 Servings

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Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents) Ingredients

DOUGH	3 oz Cooked ham
2 1/4 c All-purpose flour	2 Eggs
1/4 c Plus	1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
3 tb Butter	Pinch of nutmeg
Salt	2 tb Chopped parsley
1 Egg yolk	2 Eggs, beaten
FILLING	Oil for frying
4 oz Mozzarella

Instructions for Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents)

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. From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Main Ingredient: PorkCuisine: Uncategorized