Friday Night Fried Pizza Recipes

LIFE-CHANGING CRISPY FRIED PIZZAS

Steps:

• Make the pizza dough according to package directions. Let the dough rise (for DeLallo pizza dough, the rise time is 45 minutes).
• Divide the pizza dough into 6 sections. Roll each into a ball and flatten into a pizza shape (mine were about 6-8 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick around the outside).
• Heat a large cast iron skillet with oil (about 1 inch deep). Turn the heat to medium/low. Test the oil by dropping a speck of water in it - when it sizzles or bubbles, then the oil is ready.
• Working one at a time, gently place the pizzas into the oil and fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute until light golden brown. Flip with tongs and repeat on the other side. Transfer to a paper towel lined pan to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spread each pizza with sauce, cheese, and any other toppings you want. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with fresh basil, pesto, or anything else you want and serve warm. And then enjoy those puffy, crispy, personal-pan-sized bites of pizza crust! YUMMMMM.

FRIDAY NIGHT FRIED PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Fit a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack.
• Add 4 inches vegetable oil to a large Dutch oven. Bring the oil to 375 degrees F.
• On a lightly floured surface, shape the pizza dough into a 10- to 12-inch round (depending on the shape of your Dutch oven). Carefully drop the dough into the oil. (Always drop away from you!) Cook until the top is bubbly and the bottom is slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to the prepared rack.
• Carefully press the dough down a bit for more surface area, and then top the fried pizza with the Mascarpone Bechamel, spreading it all around and leaving a thin border.
• Drizzle the zucchini ribbons with the olive oil in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Top the pizza with half of the shaved zucchini and the torn buffalo mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a cutting board.
• Meanwhile, toss the remaining zucchini ribbons with the lemon juice and torn basil. Top the warm pizza with the zucchini salad. Slice and eat up!
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the thyme sprigs and garlic and continue to simmer until the mixture thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt. Remove the thyme sprigs and garlic. Whisk in the mascarpone. Set aside.

EASY FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. Combine 2 C. flour and all other ingredients in a KitchedAid mixer with bread hook attatchment. Mix well, adding enough flour to make a soft dough. Total mixing time should be 5 minutes. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• 2. Roll dough out on a floured surface in a circle about 1/2 inch larger than your pizza pan. You can make it as thin or thick as you want. Place on your greased pizza pan, add toppings and bake at 400 degrees for 10 min. (thin crust) up to 20 min. (thick crust). Family pizza night is on!