Panzerotti....Tuscan Fried Bread Squares

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tablespoon yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• olive oil for frying

Method

• Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of warm water.
• Make a well with the flour and place the salt, oil and 1/2 cup of the water/yeast mixture in the center of the well. Using a fork, start mixing the ingredients, adding more water/yeast until all used up. With floured hands, knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
• Form a ball with the dough and place it in a large floured bowl, ocver with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
• When the dough has risen to double its size, place it on a large floured board and using a rolling pin roll it into a 1/2" thick sheet. Cut the sheet into 3" squares.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 inches of olive oi.
• Deep fry the squares until lightly golden on both sides.
• Drain on paper towels for a few seconds. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.

Notes

• Description:
• "Fried panzerotti is the perfect accompaniment for cheese, Italian
• meats or boiled beans as an antipasta."
• SERVINGS: 12