Calzoni Di Ricotta Italian Recipe

Calzoni Di Ricotta Italian Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups flour
• salt
• 1/2 cup shortening, diced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• lemon juice
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1/2 cup ham, diced
• 1/2 cup provolone, diced
• egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
• egg white, whisked
• oil, for frying

Method

1. Dough-Add the salt to the flour and on a working surface make a well in the center
2. Add the eggs, shortening and lemon juice
3. Mix it all together to make a smooth dough
4. Filling-Mix the ricotta, egg yolks, ham and provolone
5. Add the salt and pepper to taste
6. Mix well until thoroughly combined
7. Assembly-Flatten the dough and roll out into fairly thin sheets
8. Cut 4 8″ circles
9. Divide the filling between the four circles
10. Brush the edges with the egg whites and fold over
11. Close the edges securely
12. Cook-Deep fry until golden brown
13. Drain well on paper towels and serve hot
14. They may also be frozen to use at a later date

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