Panzerotti Savory Italian Turnovers Recipes

BEST PANZEROTTI RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk together yeast, sugar and warm water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
• Mix together flour and salt. Add oil, yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough just begins to come together. Let the dough rise for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
• While the dough is rising, you can make the panzerotti filling.
• In a medium mixing bowl, mix together tomatoes, cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• After the dough is ready, divide it into 6 pieces.
• Press down the ball with your palm. Use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
• Add about 2 tablespoons of filling and 3-4 pepperoni to each piece.
• Brush the edges of the dough with water and fold the dough to create a semi-circle.
• Pinch the edges to seal the pocket. Repeat the process for the rest of the dough.
• Pour oil (about 1 inch) into a deep skillet and heat the oil to 350°.
• Once hot, add a few panzerotti pockets to the skillet. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, turning every minute until both sides are golden brown. (Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.)
• Use a slotted spoon to remove panzerotti and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve and enjoy!

PANZEROTTI - SAVORY ITALIAN TURNOVERS

Steps:

• The dough. Mix water with olive oil. Set aside. In a bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center an pour in the water and olive oil mixture. Mix until you get the dough.
• Knead it on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic (for about 6-7 minutes). Shape into a ball and place in a large greased bowl, coating the dough in oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for about an hour. Punch the dough down to release the air.
• The onion and anchovy filling. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onions until soft but not browned. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil and reduce to a thick sauce.
• The prosciutto and mozzarella filling: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
• The assembly. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a 5-inch (13cm) round. Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each round and fold over to enclose it. You can decorate the border with fork if you want to. Bake for 15 minutes, until puffed and brown.