Neapolitan Pockets

Neapolitan Pockets

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Neapolitan pockets are delicious and tasty appetizers ideal for enjoying during an aperitif or as an entrée. The puff pastry, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, encloses a rich and flavorful filling, thanks to the combination of ripe tomatoes, melting mozzarella, and anchovies. The ground oregano adds a touch of aroma that perfectly complements the main ingredients. This appetizer is very popular in Neapolitan cuisine and is a true delight to savor.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 15 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Frozen puff pastry1Package
  • Ripe tomatoes2
  • Large mozzarella1
  • Flouras needed
  • Saltas needed
  • Anchovy filletsas needed
  • Ground oreganoas needed
  • Egg yolk1
  • For greasing:
  • Butteras needed

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 10

    Let the puff pastry thaw at room temperature

  2. STEP 2 OF 10

    Meanwhile, wash and dry the tomatoes (preferably both of the same size) and thinly slice the mozzarella

  3. STEP 3 OF 10

    As soon as the pastry is thawed, place the block on a floured table surface and cut it in half horizontally with a knife to obtain two thinner layers of pastry

  4. STEP 4 OF 10

    Now roll out the first layer on the floured work surface into a very thin sheet and cut out discs about 10 cm in diameter

  5. STEP 5 OF 10

    On each disc, place a slice of mozzarella, lightly salted, then a slice of tomato, also lightly salted, an anchovy fillet, and a pinch of oregano

  6. STEP 6 OF 10

    Now roll out the other layer of pastry into a sheet of the same thickness as the first and cut out an equal number of discs

  7. STEP 7 OF 10

    Moisten the edges of all the discs with water and place the empty discs over the filled ones, pressing the edges well with your fingertips so that the pastry edges adhere well to each other

  8. STEP 8 OF 10

    If you wish, you can then pass all the edges with a ravioli cutter to form a zigzag border

  9. STEP 9 OF 10

    Brush the pockets thus obtained with the yolk previously beaten with two tablespoons of water and place them on the greased baking sheet

  10. STEP 10 OF 10

    Bake for about 30 minutes

Suggestions

  • Baking Sheet

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

More information

Neapolitan pockets are a typical appetizer of Neapolitan cuisine, prepared with frozen puff pastry and filled with ripe tomatoes, large mozzarella, anchovy fillets, and ground oregano.

Origin

Italia, Campania

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)341.84
Carbohydrates (g)26.32
of which Sugars (g)2.06
Fat (g)23.25
of which Saturates (g)12.63
Protein (g)7.32
Fiber (g)2.29
Sale (g)0.29
  • Proteins
    7.32g·12%
  • Carbohydrates
    26.32g·44%
  • Fats
    23.25g·39%
  • Fibers
    2.29g·4%