Pizzelle Fritte (Miniature Fried Pizzas)
- 1 recipe pizza dough (see below)
- 3/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 3/4 cup mild Gorgonzola, broken into small pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon yeast
- 3 1/4 pounds bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 quart water at 90 degrees F.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Thoroughly mix the two cheese together in a bowl.
- Divide the dough into 12 even spherical portions.
- Roll each ball into a 4-inch circle, about 1/16-inch thick.
- Place a spoonful of the cheeses in the center of each piece of dough, then fold one edge over to form a half-moon shape.
- Pinch the edges to seal them and prevent the cheese from seeping out during cooking.
- Place the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Test the oil to determine whether it's ready for frying by dropping a small piece of dough into the pot.
- If the piece floats right away with bubbles all around it then the oil is ready.
- Fry the pizzelle until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of the water, the sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of the yeast into a small bowl.
- Place one third of the flour in the mixing bowl of a mixer with the hook attachment.
- Add the warm water, olive oil, dissolved yeast, egg, and salt and mix for 5 minutes on low speed.
- Fold in another third of the flour and continue to mix for another 5 minutes on slow speed.
- Add the remaining flour and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of dry yeast, increase the speed to medium, and continue to mix for an additional 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into six 7-inch circles, approximately 4 ounces each.
- Rub your hands with a little oil so the dough won't stick to your fingers.
- Place the dough on a lightly oiled cookie sheet, cover well with plastic wrap, and let them rest in a warm place for another 3 hours.
- Flatten and form the dough into 12-inch circles, add the desired toppings, and bake according to the recipe.
- The dough can be wrapped in individual-pizza portions and refrigerated for up to 5 days, or it can be frozen.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pizzelle-fritte-miniature-fried-pizzas-recipe.html (may not work)