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