Pizza Fritta
Easy recipe to make crispy, golden bites of homemade pizza fritta, topped with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or savory sauce and cheese!
Servings: 4
Calories: 411kcal
Equipment
- Deep pan or pot for frying
- Tongs or fork to remove friend dough
Ingredients
For the Dough (make using the recipe below or use leftover homemade pizza dough):
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water
To Fry
- 8 cups oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil) or use enough to fill your pot with 2 inches of oil
Toppings
- powdered sugar
- cinnamon and sugar Use a ratio of 4 parts sugar to 1 part cinnamon; for example, for every four teaspoons sugar, use one teaspoon cinnamon.
- pizza sauce and parmesan cheese About 2 to 3 tablespoons of sauce per portion.
Instructions
To Make the Dough (skip if using premade or leftover dough)
- Combine all dough ingredients in a bowl or stand mixer and knead for about 10 minutes by hand or 4 to 5 minutes on medium speed.
- Cover and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Punch down and proceed with the following steps.
Divide the Dough
- Divide it into four equal-sized balls. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 20 minutes. This resting period allows the gluten in the dough to relax, making it easier to shape.
Prepare for Frying
- Fill a deep skillet or a heavy-bottomed pot with about 2 inches of vegetable oil. Heat the oil over medium heat to approximately 350°F (175°C).
Shape and Fry the Dough
- After resting on a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a circle around 6-8 inches in diameter, depending on how thin you roll them.
- Carefully place one dough circle into the hot oil. Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly golden brown and puffed up. Use tongs for safe handling and flipping, and do not overcrowd the pot (fry in batches or one at a time, depending on the size of your pot.)
- Transfer the fried dough to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Add Sugar to Tops
- While still warm, sprinkle the pizza fritta generously with powdered sugar. Enjoy while hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 4mg