Sicilian Fried Dough Balls- Christmas Appetizer
Sicilian fried dough balls are a Christmas tradition with my friend Mel's Italian family. She shows me how to make the dough and the stuffed fried dough balls in this episode!
Ingredients
| Flour | 2 1/2 Pound | |
| Warm water | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) (more if needed) | |
| Dry yeast | 1/2 Ounce (2 packets) | |
| Olive oil | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (plus 2 tablespoons) | |
| Salt | 3 Teaspoon (she poured salt into her hand and dumped it in) | |
| Peanut oil | 4 Cup (64 tbs) (For deep frying) | |
| Provolone cheese | 1 Pound (1 block) | |
| For filling: | ||
| Pepperoni | 7 Ounce (1 package) | |
| Canned anchovies | 4 1/2 Ounce (1 can, preferably in water, not oil) | |
| Dark chocolate | 8 1/2 Ounce (1 bag, Dove) |
Directions
MAKING:
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water and allow to activate for few minutes. Add oil in the mixture.
In a mixer, combine flour, salt and mix well Add yeast mixture and continue to mix until the dough turns smooth, elastic and shiny.
Remove from bowl and roll into a smooth ball. Coat the inner side of a large bowl with oil, place dough ball inside it and roll well. Cover with a towel and allow to rest in a warm place to rise.
Make even size balls out of doubled dough. Flatten and insert any filling like pepperoni, cheese, chocolate or anchovies..
Place on floured board and cover with a towel. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a fryer to 350F. Drop balls into hot oil and fry until golden.
Drain excess oil using paper towels.
SERVING:
Serve hot and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
