Artichoke Cheese Panzerotti

Ease of preparation rating: Medium
Yield: 8 panzerotti
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup (240 ml) chopped artichoke hearts (freshly cooked or canned)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh oregano
2 cups (470 ml) grated caciocavallo cheese (or substitute with mozzarella)
1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese
1 egg, whisked
Salt and pepper
1½ pounds (680 g) pizza dough, store-bought
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Method:
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté until soft and fragrant. Add chopped artichoke hearts and oregano and cook for another couple of minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Add grated caciocavallo, ricotta, whisked egg, salt and pepper to a bowl and mix to combine thoroughly.
Cut pizza dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ¼-inch (6 mm) thick circle. Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60-80 ml) of filling to centre of each circle, then fold dough over to create a crescent shape. Seal edges together firmly by rolling and pressing with your fingers or crimping with a fork.
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 375 F (190 C). Fry panzerotti in batches, turning periodically, until golden brown. Transfer to paper-towel lined platter. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Buon appetito!