Panzarotti
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A panzarotti is a type of Italian dish popularized in the United States, especially in South Jersey. It consists of a pocket of dough filled with a generous portion of melted mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and any number of fillings, which is then wrapped shut and deep-fried. The panzarotti rises during this process, creating a pocket containing a considerable amount of steam which needs to be partially dissipated before one can eat the panzarotti. Baked panzarottis also exist, although they are considerably less popular and are more like stromboli than anything else.
The recipe comes from the Tarantini family, which has continually passed down the recipe from generation to generation. The family has been fiercely protective of its claim to the panzarotti and is known for continually taking legal action against restaurants that copy or imitate the design of the panzarotti.[citation needed] On account of this, panzarottis are generally found exclusively at places owned by the Tarantini family, including the Franco's restaurant in Haddonfield. In fact, Franco's was the original proprietor of the panzarotti.
Mini panzarottis, or panzarottinis, also exist. These are usually sold in groups of five. In November 2006, Franco's introduced an intermediate-sized dish called the junior panzarotti.
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