Florence Fizzy Recipes

CAPRI FIZZY

Steps:

• Place ice cubes in a tall glass. Pour Campari and strawberry nectar over ice. Add club soda to fill the glass. Twist the orange strip and drop it into the drink. Serve immediately.

FLORENCE FABRICANT'S BASIC PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in water and set aside for about 10 minutes.
• Combine 3 1/4 cups of the flour and the salt in a bowl, add the yeast mixture and the olive oil and mix until the ingredients cling together and can be gathered into a firm ball of dough.
• Spread the remaining quarter-cup of flour on a board or work surface, place the ball of dough on the flour and knead, incorporating the flour from the board until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and set aside to rise until doubled, about one hour. Punch dough down. Dough is now ready to use. It may be stored, wrapped in plastic, in the refrigerator overnight if necessary. It may also be frozen but should be thoroughly defrosted before using.

TYLER FLORENCE'S ULTIMATE FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches of the oil in a deep fryer. Or you can heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips, about the size of your index finger.
• Put the potatoes in the oil. Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes; they should not be crisp or fully cooked at this point. Remove the chips with a spider strainer or slotted spoon, to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
• Put the chips back in the fryer for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Take out and drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Pour in the soda water and whisk to a smooth batter.
• Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
• Now submerge the battered fish into the bubbling oil for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown.
• Remove and drain the fish with the chips on paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve wrapped in a newspaper cone with malt vinegar and/or tartar sauce.
• Tartar Sauce (about 1-1/4 cups): In a small mixing bowl, combine all tartar sauce ingredients. Chill before serving to let the flavors combine.

FRUIT FIZZIES

Steps:

• Pour water into a tall glass. Stir in the baking soda. Pour in the grape juice.