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

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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.

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Questions

What is Panzarotti?

Crispy deep-fried dough pockets stuffed with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce. A savory street food classic with a golden crust and cheesy interior. This reference files it under Italian appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Panzarotti?

For Panzarotti, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Panzarotti look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden brown and crispy.

Can I make Panzarotti gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Panzarotti 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 many calories are in Panzarotti?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 450 calories, with 16 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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