Panzarotti (fried Cheese-filled Crescents)

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs	Italian	Cheese/eggs, Italian	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4	c	All-purpose flour
1/4	c	Plus
3	T	Butter
		Salt
1		Egg yolk
4	oz	Mozzarella
3	oz	Cooked ham
2		Eggs
1/2	c	Grated Parmesan cheese
		Pinch of nutmeg
2	T	Chopped parsley
2		Eggs, beaten
		Oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift the flour into a mound, make a well in the center and add the
butter, cut into pieces, a pinch of salt and an egg yolk. Mix
together, kneading and gradually adding sufficient water to obtain a
smooth elastic dough. Shape into a ball, cover and leave to stand in  a
cool place for at least 1/2 hour. Roll out, folding the dough over  on
to itself a few times, as if making flaky pastry, then roll out  into a
thin sheet. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter. Dice  the
Mozzarella, cut the ham into pieces and place in a bowl with the  2
whole eggs, grated Parmesan, pinch of nutmeg and chopped parsley.  Mix
well, then spoon a little into the center of each circle. Brush  the
edges with beaten egg, fold over and press gently. Heat plenty of  oil
in a skillet. When hot, dip the crescents in beaten egg and then  fry,
a few at a time, until golden brown and puffed up. Drain well on  paper
towles and serve piping hot.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster
collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 593 Calories From Fat: 222 Total Fat: 25.1g Cholesterol: 298.7mg Sodium: 767.8mg Potassium: 290.1mg Carbohydrates: 59.2g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 4.3g Protein: 30.6g