Easy Fried Dough Pockets | Authentic Italian Panzerotti Step by Step | Mini Calzones from Scratch

Learn how to make crispy, golden panzerotti, Italy’s beloved fried dough pockets, completely from scratch! In this step-by-step video, Mama Anna shows you her authentic family recipe for creating these mini calzones, stuffed with savory fillings and fried to perfection. Whether you call them panzerotti, mini calzones, or Italian pizza pockets, they’re the ultimate comfort food.

Perfect as a party snack, cozy appetizer, or satisfying meal!

👉 What would YOU fill yours with? Classic meats and mozzarella? Spinach and ricotta? Let us know in the comments, Mama Anna loves hearing your ideas!

Ingredients and full recipe below.

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Panzerotti Recipe👇

Ingredients:
    •    3 cups flour
    •    1 cup water
    •    2 tbsp dry yeast
    •    1 cup Genova salami, finely chopped
    •    1 cup prosciutto cotto, finely chopped
    •    4 cups grated mozzarella
    •    1 cup avocado oil (for frying)
    •    1/4 cup grated Parmigiano
    •    2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions:
    1.    In a mixer, combine flour, water, and yeast. Mix until a dough forms, then cover with a tea towel and let rest for 5 minutes.
    2.    Divide the dough into small portions. On a floured surface, roll each into a circle.
    3.    Add a spoonful of meat filling to one side of the dough, then top with mozzarella.
    4.    Fold the dough over into a half-moon shape, seal with a fork, and trim edges with a ravioli cutter.
    5.    In a large pan, heat avocado oil over medium-low. Fry panzerotti until golden brown on both sides.
    6.    Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with marinara and a sprinkle of Parmigiano.