Pizza Frita

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 7 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 4 1/2 cups water (115-118 degrees f)
• 1/2 ounce yeast (two packets)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• sugar

Recipe

• 1 if not using instant yeast, allow yeast to activate with 1.5 cups of the warm water according to the directions on the packet (about 10-15 minutes). if using instant yeast, just combine it with the dry ingredients.
• 2 combine all remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and add water/yeast mixture. if you choose to use the anchovy paste, add it here.
• 3 mix until smooth. a wire whisk works well for this. dough will be very wet and somewhat runny.
• 4 set dough in a warm (90-100 degree f) place to rise (covered with a moist dish towel), and allow to rise for two hours.
• 5 heat oil in an electric skillet or large, deep saucepan to between 450-500 degrees f. the skillet/saucepan should be at least 2 inches deep, with the first inch filled with oil. the larger the pan, the more you'll be able to fry at once.
• 6 once the dough is risen and oil is hot, use a tablespoon to place bits of the dough into the oil to fry. wetting the spoon in water between dips is a great way to keep the dough from sticking to the spoon.
• 7 fry the dough until lightly golden brown on each side (flip each dough ball at least once). if the oil is hot enough, cooking time shouldn't be much more than 2-3 minutes.
• 8 once the dough has cooked to a light golden brown, remove from oil and allow to cool/drain on a cookie sheet lined with either brown paper bags or paper towels.
• 9 once cooled enough to touch, serve with a bowl of sugar on the side for dipping.