Fried Stuffed Dough (pugliese Panzerotti)

Fried Stuffed Dough (Pugliese Panzerotti) is a traditional dish from the Pugliese cuisine, featuring crispy fried dough filled with delicious ingredients.

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Fried Stuffed Dough (pugliese Panzerotti)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup pepperoni, diced
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, then place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a circle. Place a portion of mozzarella, tomato sauce, and pepperoni on one half of each circle, then fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the stuffed dough in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Deep skillet Greased bowl Floured surface Paper towels

Tools

Rolling pin Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fried Stuffed Dough hot, accompanied by a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, try filling the dough with different ingredients such as ham and cheese, or spinach and ricotta.

Cost

$10