Deep Fried Calzones Aka Panzerotti Recipes

DEEP-FRIED MINI CALZONES (PANZAROTTI) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a liquid measuring cup, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes to bloom.
• In a bowl, add 3 cups (375 g) of the flour, Parmesan, baking powder, salt, and sugar, and stir to combine.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir to combine. Pour the yeast water over the flour mixture and stir until the dough forms into a ball.
• Use remaining flour for dusting the surface. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto your floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until the dough is tight and form the dough into a ball.
• Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Place the dough in the bowl.
• Cover, let rise for 1 hour in a warm area, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Flour the surface. Flip bowl over surface and let the dough fall out of the bowl. Cut the dough into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. Roll into balls.
• Begin forming the dough into a circle about ½-inch (1-cm) thick and 5 inches (12-cm) wide, making sure the middle of the circle is not too thin. Repeat with the other balls of dough.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on to the center of the dough.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella, then 1 tablespoon basil. Season with salt.
• Fold the dough over the fillings and seal. Pinch the edge of the dough together and fold back. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
• Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of oil until the temperature reaches 365˚F (185˚C).
• Fry the calzones 2 at a time for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Place a bowl filled with the rest of the tomato sauce on the plate.
• Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

DEEP FRIED CALZONES A.K.A. PANZEROTTI

Steps:

• Place dough in a bowl, coat it with olive oil, cover it with a dish towel, and allow it to rise at room temperature for about an hour.
• Once risen, form the dough into a long log shape, and cut it into 12 even pieces. Use your fingers to form each piece into a taught ball. Align dough balls on a floured baking sheet, and cover them with a towel for another 30 minutes.
• While the dough balls rise again, start the tomato sauce. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes. As soon as the garlic softens, but before it starts to brown, add the can of whole tomatoes. Mash tomatoes with a potato masher. Simmer for 30 minutes (or more) partially covered. Set aside until ready to eat.
• Make the calzone filling. Combine the ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, lemon zest, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a medium bowl.
• Make the calzones. Roll out each dough ball into a flat circle, place 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture in the center of each. Use your fingers to dab water around the outside of the circle. Then fold the dough over, press it shut, and pinch and curl along the edges to seal.
• Fry the calzones. Line a large plate with paper towels. Heat the canola oil in a medium 3-quart sauce pan until it reaches 300 degrees, then begin frying the calzones, 2 at a time, until golden brown all over. Place finished calzones on the paper towel lined platter and immediately dust each with a pinch of salt
• Serve the calzones alongside the spicy tomato sauce and indulge!

DEEP FRIED PANZEROTTI

Steps:

• In sauce pan combine tomato sauce, water, lemon juice and spices bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• While the sauce is simmering divide your dough into three parts then roll out each one making sure not to roll them out to thin.
• Allow the dough to rest.
• When sauce is ready add desired amount to middle of the pizza dough making sure to leave room around edge for folding.
• Top with cheese and pepperoni.
• Fold over and seal edges.
• Preheat oil in deep fryer or large pot to 375.
• Add panzerotti to heated oil cooking for 5 minutes then turn over and cook for another five.
• Remove from oil and place on paper towel.
• Let cool for a couple minutes before serving (leftover sauce can be used for dipping sauce).