scratch - Cheese + Ham Filled Crescents
Source of Recipe
from buny at rc
scratch - Cheese + Ham Filled Crescents
DOUGH:
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup + 3 tbl. butter
salt
1 egg yolk
FILLING:
4 ounces mozzarella cheese
3 ounces cooked ham
2 eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 eggs, beaten
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 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 towels and serve piping hot.
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