NEAPOLITAN PANUOZZO with ham and provola, typical recipe with pizza dough, very soft, maxi stuffed sandwich, perfect for dinner.
The Neapolitan panuozzo is a unique delicacy. Originally from the city of Gragnano, also famous for its pasta production, the panuozzo appears as a variant of the classic sandwich but with characteristics that make it special and unmistakable.
The Neapolitan panuozzo with ham and provola is more than just a sandwich; it’s a journey into the flavors and aromas of Campania. Perfect for a quick lunch or a dinner with friends, the panuozzo represents a symbol of Neapolitan baking art, capable of winning over anyone.
Made with the same dough as pizza, the panuozzo has an elongated shape and is baked in a wood-fired oven, just like a pizza. This particular baking gives the panuozzo a crispy golden crust while keeping the inside soft and fragrant.
Join me in the kitchen today for the Neapolitan panuozzo with ham and provola.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 5 oz all-purpose flour
- 12 oz all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups water
- 0.07 oz fresh yeast
- 0.1 oz salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8.8 oz provola cheese
- 5 oz ham
Steps
Pour the flours into a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water, then gradually add it to the flour while stirring.
Add the salt, make a ball, and let it rest in a bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled in size, about 4 to 6 hours.
After this time, take the dough and shape it into the panuozzo on a sheet of parchment paper or in an oiled baking tray.
The shape is similar to an oval pizza, then oil it and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to the maximum temperature for 10 minutes, then lower it to 430°F and bake for about 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, cut the panuozzo, and fill it with slices of provola and ham, then bake again for a few minutes at 356°F
Cut the panuozzo into 2 or 3 pieces.
Bon appetit
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NEAPOLITAN PANUOZZO with ham and provola
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) NEAPOLITAN PANUOZZO with ham and provola
What is Neapolitan panuozzo?
The Neapolitan panuozzo is a type of long and narrow sandwich made with the same dough as pizza. It is baked in a wood-fired oven, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft interior. Originally from Gragnano, it is famous for its versatility in fillings.
What are the main ingredients?
The main ingredients are pizza dough, then the ham is generally thinly sliced, while the provola can be fresh or smoked.
How is it prepared?
It is prepared by mixing flour, water, yeast, and salt, just like for pizza. After adequate rising, the dough is shaped into an elongated form and baked in a wood-fired oven. After baking, it is cut in half and filled with chosen ingredients, like ham and provola.
