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Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents)

This Panzarotti (Fried Cheese-Filled Crescents) recipe uses All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Parmesan Cheese. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 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. 2

   Mix together, kneading and gradually adding sufficient water to obtain a smooth elastic dough.

3. 3

   Shape into a ball, cover and leave to stand in a cool place for at least 1/2 hour.

4. 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. 5

   Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter.

6. 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. 7

   Mix well, then spoon a little into the center of each circle.

8. 8

   Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold over and press gently.

9. 9

   Heat plenty of oil in a skillet.

10. 10

    When hot, dip the crescents in beaten egg and then fry, a few at a time, until golden brown and puffed up.

11. 11

    Drain well on paper towles and serve piping hot.