Crespelle ai Formaggi Call in and ask Mario Batali, plus many other acclaimed chefs, your questions on Martha Stewart Living Radio’s Thanksgiving Hotline.
Ingredients
For the Batter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Pinch sea salt
2 cups whole milk
Method
1. Place the flour in a large bowl. Crack the eggs into the flour and whisk them in. Add the nutmeg and salt, then whisk in the milk.
2. Strain the batter in a sieve to remove any lumps. Allow the batter to stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.
For the Filling
2 1/2 cups fresh ricotta, drained in a strainer lined with
cheesecloth for 30 minutes
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, coarsely grated to yield 1/2 cup
1 cup grated soft sheep’s milk cheese (such as Cacio di
Roma, or a young provolone), plus extra for garnish
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces sopressata (Italian dry cured salami), cut into
thin matchsticks, a small handful reserved for
garnish
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1. Combine the ricotta, mozzarella and sheep’s milk cheese in a bowl. Add olive oil and the salami and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Crespelle ai Formaggi |