Panzarotti

Name: Panzarotti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 lb pizza dough, divided; 1/2 cup marinara sauce; 1.5 cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 4 cups vegetable oil

Crispy deep-fried dough pockets stuffed with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce. A savory street food classic with a golden crust and cheesy interior.

30 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

ItalianAppetizerStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 lb pizza dough, divided
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1.5 cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
1/2 tsp dried oregano
4 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Dust a work surface with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and roll 1 lb divided pizza dough into four round disks.
2

Spoon 1/2 cup marinara sauce into the center of each disk, leaving a half-inch border.
3

Top sauce with 1.5 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp dried oregano.
4

Fold each disk over to create half-moons and crimp edges tightly with a fork to seal.
5

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
6

Fry pockets in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.

Questions

Can I make Panzarotti dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1.5 cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Panzarotti gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Panzarotti keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Panzarotti?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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