Mastering pizza fritta
INGREDIENTS FOR 2.2 POUNDS DOUGH:
2.2 pounds flour OO
27 grams salt
3 grams fresh Brewer’s Yeast
630 grams water, at room temperature, divided
Preparation:
Combine all of the ingredients (reserving 1 cup of water) in a large bowl, until dough is formed.
Knead for 6-7 minutes and then work in the rest of the water until it is all incorporated and dough is smooth.
Cover with a clean kitchen cloth and allow the dough to rest for an hour.
After the dough has risen, divide it into even size balls of your preference – I make 13/14 balls that weigh 120 grams each and place a few inches a part on a clean surface lightly dusted with flour.
Let the dough balls rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Lightly flour a large dough proofing box or 1arge baking sheets and place the dough balls
3-4 inches apart in each one. Cover loosely with clean kitchen towels and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Remove the dough 45 minutes prior to use. This video shows how to shape and fry the pizzas:
Shape dough into evenly sized (120 gram each) balls.
Let the dough rest by preparing your filling.
Antonio says that fresh Roman ricotta, fresh smoked provola cheese, peeled San Marzano tomatoes and grated cheese is the most traditional combination of fillings - often with the addition of small bits of pork.
Next flatten out the balls of dough (see video) and fill with a few tablespoons of filling.
It is important to then roll the dough up over the filling and see it well so that non of the filling comes out.
Bring oil to approximately 375F degrees. Add the pizzas - one or a few at a time depending on the size of your fryer - do not overcrowd. With a metal spatula, carefully turn pizzas often to ensure even cooking - and lightly splatter oil over the tops to brown.
Remove from oil and blot with absorbent kitchen paper before serving.
IN ITALIANO