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Fry bread recipe easy in a skillet.
Lisa Keys

Pizza Fritta

Taste the crunch of the hot golden fry bread bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Breakfast, brunch, lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • canola oil for shallow frying
  • flaky salt

Equipment

  • 1 skillet for frying

Method
 

  1. Divide pizza dough into four (2 oz.) balls.
  2. Stretch each dough ball into a 4 to 5-inch circle pressing all sides into the breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat canola oil for deep frying to 350F.
  4. Fry breadcrumb coated dough for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until puffed, golden brown and crisp.
  5. Transfer to a rack and season immediately with kosher salt.
  6. Add any additional topping you like.

Notes

  • Top with warm tomato sauce, a sprinkle of cheese and some fresh herbs.
  • Use as a base for eggs Benedict instead of a toasted English muffin.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar for a sweet treat.
  • Top with slices of avocado and any other fixing you like for an avocado toast. Try adding some smoked salmon and creamy dill sauce.
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