Neapolitan Panuozzo, history and recipe…

Welcome to our article dedicated to the delicious Neapolitan panuozzo! If you are passionate about Italian cuisine and want to discover the secrets of this delicacy, you are in the right place. We will reveal the fascinating history of this unique sandwich, as well as an authentic recipe that will allow you to enjoy it directly at home.

History of the Neapolitan panuozzo

The Neapolitan panuozzo is a typical sandwich of the culinary tradition of Naples, a city famous for its gastronomic delicacies. This delicious street food was born as a variant of the Neapolitan stuffed sandwich, characterized by a soft bread and a filling full of flavors.

The history of panuozzo dates back to the 1970s, when some Neapolitan bakers had the intuition to replace traditional bread with a softer and tastier version. Initially, panuozzo was prepared using the bread from the stuffed sandwich, but it soon became a food in its own right.

In the following years, the Neapolitan panuozzo conquered the hearts of the Neapolitans and spread throughout the Campania region. Today it is considered a true symbol of Neapolitan street food culture.

The recipe of the Neapolitan panuozzo

The recipe was created by Damiano Orsingher using an Eliani ES6 VAR spiral mixer and an Effe Uno oven.

Now that we know the history of this delicious sandwich, let’s move on to the most succulent part: the Neapolitan panuozzo recipe. Here are the necessary ingredients and the steps to prepare it:

Neapolitan Panuozzo, history and recipe…

Recipe by Massimo

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Pane e PaniniCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

18

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Refrigerator

16

ore

Total time

28

minutes

To make about 8 panuozzi of 200 gr

Ingredienti

• 1 kg Bread Flour

• 680 gr Cold refrigerator water

• 3 gr Fresh brewer’s yeast or 1 dry

• 25 gr Salt

• COME FARCIRE I PANINI

• Cured meats of your choice (salami, cooked ham, mortadella)

• Cheeses of your choice (mozzarella, provola)

• fresh tomatoes

• mixed salad

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and Pepper To Taste.

Preparazione

• A spiral machine was used for the dough but it can be done both by hand and with a planetary mixer.
  In a spiral Eliani Es6-Var starting with the flour and baking powder, turned at low speed for a couple of minutes
• Then add 90% of the water and await absorption by slightly increasing the speed (105 rpm). Once absorbed, add the salt and slowly add the remaining missing water, increasing the speed to 125 rpm.
• In 18 minutes dough closed, 25°.
• I form a single loaf and put it in a closed oiled container for 1 hour at room temperature.
• After that I put it in the fridge for 16 hours
• Removed from the fridge, cut after 30 minutes and placed in starch for 6 hours and 30 minutes,
• Took 3 panielli weighing about 220 grams (with the others I made Neapolitans) spread without creating a ledge, giving an elongated shape.
• Baked in Effeuno p134h at 400°, when it swells well I placed the paddle on the upper part of the Neapolitan panuozzo to prevent it from burning by going too close to the upper heating element.
• Heated up today at 200° for 5/7 minutes turning it from time to time, stuffed… tasted…. 1 divided into 2 for the ladies at home, mine… well… it was almost a kilo ahahahaha

Note

• Si possono congelare e mangiare in un altro momento

Procedure for filling the Neapolitan Panuozzo:

1. Now it’s time to stuff the panuozzo. Add the ingredients you like, such as cured meats, cheeses, fresh tomatoes and mixed salad. Season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. Close the panuozzo and press lightly to adhere the ingredients.
3. Preheat a plate or pan and cook the panuozzi for a few minutes on both sides, until the cheese melts and the bread becomes crunchy.
4. Taste the Neapolitan panuozzo
5. Your Neapolitan panuozzo is ready to be tasted! This sandwich full of flavors and aromas will win you over with its combination of fresh and genuine ingredients. You can serve it as a main course during an informal lunch, take it to a picnic or enjoy it as a tasty snack.
6. Its fluffy texture and rich filling will give you an unforgettable culinary experience. Neapolitan panuozzo is the emblem of authentic Neapolitan street cooking, a tradition worth discovering and sharing.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Neapolitan panuozzo represents a culinary excellence that has won the heart of anyone who has tried it. Its fascinating history and authentic recipe make it a one-of-a-kind dish.

Preparing Neapolitan panuozzo at home allows you to enjoy all its traditional flavor, bringing the authenticity of Neapolitan cuisine back to the table. Don’t hesitate to experiment with different combinations of ingredients to personalize your panuozzo and make it even more special.

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