Havarti Coccoli Recipe
Creamy Havarti cheese, stuffed inside coccoli dough balls, deep fried then finished with garlic butter, salt & pepper.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Garlic Butter
Oil for frying
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Cheese
While the dough is rising, cut the Havarti cheese into small cubes (about 1/2 inch).
Forming Coccoli
- 6
Shape Dough Balls
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
- 7
Stuff with Cheese
Flatten each piece of dough in your palm, place a cube of Havarti cheese in the center, and fold the dough over to seal it, rolling it into a ball.
Frying
- 8
Heat Oil
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry Coccoli
Carefully drop the stuffed dough balls into the hot oil, frying them in batches for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 10
Make Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
