FRIED PANZEROTTI WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO perfect as an appetizer or main dish are a winning choice. These delicious individual panzerotti are filled with melting mozzarella and tomato sauce and are fried to create a crispy and golden shell. Ideal to serve as an appetizer or as a main dish, fried panzerotti are perfect for a dinner with company or for an aperitif with friends.

The preparation of these fried panzerotti is simple and quick, requiring few ingredients. The filling of mozzarella and tomato can be customized by adding ingredients of choice such as ham, mushrooms, or olives. Frying makes the panzerotti crispy on the outside and soft inside, and they are perfect to enjoy hot just after frying.

Join me in the kitchen today, there are fried panzerotti with mozzarella and tomato.

Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Very Cheap
Rest time: 3 Hours
Preparation time: 30 Minutes
Portions: 6-8
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups cake flour
2 tsp fresh yeast
Half teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups water
as needed tomato sauce
10.5 oz buffalo mozzarella DOP

Steps

Dissolve the yeast in the water then pour the flour into a bowl and add the water a little at a time, mix well, add the salt and finish kneading.
Do a round of folds, that is, make a rectangle, bring the short side towards the center and cover with the other short side then make a ball and set aside to rest in a bowl for about 3 hours covered with plastic wrap.
After the time has passed take the dough and divide it into 5-6 pieces and roll them out forming small pizzas, fill with tomato sauce and well-drained pieces of mozzarella.
Close halfway, seal the edges, heat the oil in a high pan and fry the panzerotti turning them for about 3-4 minutes for each panzerotto.
Drain on kitchen paper and serve.
Bon appétit
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USEFUL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Can I prepare the panzerotti with ingredients other than mozzarella and tomato? Panzerotti are very versatile and can be filled with ingredients of your choice such as ham, salami, mushrooms, olives, etc.

Do I need to let the panzerotti dough rest before rolling it out? Yes, it is important to let the dough rest before rolling it out so that the yeast can act and make the dough soft and leavened.

Can I fry panzerotti in olive oil? It is preferable to use seed oil for frying panzerotti, as it has a higher smoke point and does not degrade during frying.

Can panzerotti be prepared in advance? Yes, panzerotti can be prepared in advance and fried just before serving, or they can be fried in advance and reheated in the oven before serving.

Can I freeze panzerotti? Yes, panzerotti can be frozen raw or already fried.

Fried Panzerotti with Mozzarella and Tomato

Discover the irresistible recipe for panzerotti, the perfect finger food for any occasion. With yeast, the dough is soft and crispy, while the melting mozzarella and fresh tomato guarantee an explosion of flavors in every bite.