Fried Puglian half-moon dough pockets filled with tomato, mozzarella, basil, and a little oregano.
35 min prep 18 min cook 60 min rest
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Knead a soft dough with the flour, warm water, dry yeast, olive oil, and half the salt.
Let the dough rise for 55 minutes, until it nearly doubles.
Reduce the tomato puree for 7 minutes, then add the remaining salt and thyme.
Cut the mozzarella into small cubes and drain it on paper towels.
Divide the dough into 6 balls and roll each one into a thin round.
Divide the tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil over the dough, then seal the edges tightly.
Fry the panzerotti in 175°C oil for 3 minutes on each side.
Rest on paper towels for 2 minutes and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Drain the mozzarella ahead of time; if watery cheese runs to the edge of the dough, the panzerotti open while frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve panzerotti hot with optional arugula, tomato salad, and mineral water rather than ayran.
~430
kcal calories
17
g protein
55
g carbs
16
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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