Calzoni Di Ricotta
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

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

Preparation:

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.