Deep Fried Panzerotti

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough (store bought or homemade enough for large pizza)
  • 1 (13 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • pepperoni
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    In sauce pan combine tomato sauce, water, lemon juice and spices bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    While the sauce is simmering divide your dough into three parts then roll out each one making sure not to roll them out to thin.
  3. 3
    Allow the dough to rest.
  4. 4
    When sauce is ready add desired amount to middle of the pizza dough making sure to leave room around edge for folding.
  5. 5
    Top with cheese and pepperoni.
  6. 6
    Fold over and seal edges.
  7. 7
    Preheat oil in deep fryer or large pot to 375.
  8. 8
    Add panzerotti to heated oil cooking for 5 minutes then turn over and cook for another five.
  9. 9
    Remove from oil and place on paper towel.
  10. 10
    Let cool for a couple minutes before serving (leftover sauce can be used for dipping sauce).

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