Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Calzoni Di Ricotta

Category: Main Dish

Ingredients and Directions

3 1/2 cups Flour

Salt 1/2 cup Shortening -- diced

2 Eggs -- beaten

Lemon juice -- 1 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

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 smoothe 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 betwwn 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.

***these may be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven. They may also be frozen to use at a later date.