Cómo hacer pizza frita, paso a paso
Aprende a preparar una pizza frita en casa, un plato delicioso y típico de la cocina italiana para hacer en casa y comer algo diferente.
- 250 gr de harina de trigo
- 5 gr de sal
- 5 gr de azúcar
- 5 gr de levadura seca
- 150 ml de agua tibia
- 1 cda de aceite de oliva
- 120 gr de queso mozzarella rallado
- 80 gr de ricotta o requesón
- 100 gr de tomate triturado
- 60 gr de jamón cocido o prosciutto
- 1 cdita de orégano seco
- 1 pizca de pimienta negra
- Hojas frescas de albahaca
- 500,ml de aceite vegetal
- En un recipiente, mezcla el agua tibia con la levadura y el azúcar. Deja reposar 10 minutos hasta que espume.
- Añade la harina, la sal y el aceite de oliva. Amasa durante 10 minutos hasta obtener una masa suave.
- Cubre y deja reposar durante 1 hora o hasta que duplique su tamaño.
- Divide la masa en 2 porciones y estíralas en forma de disco.
- Coloca el relleno en el centro de cada disco, evitando los bordes.
- Dobla la masa formando una media luna y sella bien los bordes.
- Calienta el aceite a 170-180 °C.
- Fríe cada pizza durante 3-4 minutos por lado hasta que esté dorada.
- Retira y coloca sobre papel absorbente.
- Sirve caliente con hojas de albahaca fresca.
Learn how to prepare a fried pizza at home, a delicious and typical dish of Italian cuisine to make at home and eat something different.
This recipe has a fluffy dough inside and a golden crust outside, filled with intense ingredients that melt in the heat of the oil.
It's a kind of street food with a pizza-flavored filling, much more affordable and filling. Follow the step-by-step instructions and let's get started!
Prepare a crispy and juicy fried pizza at home
- 2 people
- 700 Kcal
For the dough:
- 250g of wheat flour
- 5 g of salt
- 5 grams of sugar
- 5 grams of dry yeast
- 150 ml of warm water
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
For the filling:
- 120g of grated mozzarella cheese
- 80g of ricotta or cottage cheese
- 100g of crushed tomatoes
- 60g of cooked ham or prosciutto
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves
- 500ml of vegetable oil
- In a bowl, mix the warm water with the yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it foams.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead for 10 minutes until you obtain a smooth dough.
- Cover and let sit for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into 2 portions and stretch them into a disc shape.
- Place the filling in the center of each disc, avoiding the edges.
- Fold the dough into a half-moon shape and seal the edges well.
- Heat the oil to 170-180 °C.
- Fry each pizza for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and place on absorbent paper.
- Serve hot with fresh basil leaves.
Tips for making this fried pizza at home
- Do not use very hot water or you will kill the yeast.
- Knead well to achieve an airy texture.
- Let the dough rest in a warm place.
- Do not overfill to avoid tearing.
- Seal the edges with a fork for added security.
- Use clean oil to avoid bitter flavors.
- Monitor the oil temperature constantly.
- Fry one pizza at a time to maintain a stable temperature.
- Drain off the excess oil well.
- Add fresh ingredients at the end to enhance the flavor.
- Try versions with local ingredients like hogao or chorizo.
- If you want more crunch, add a pinch of semolina to the dough.
What oil is best for frying pizza?
Vegetable oils such as sunflower or canola are ideal because of their neutral flavor and high smoke point.
Is it possible to make fried pizza without yeast?
Yes, but the texture will be denser. The yeast adds fluffiness.
How to prevent fried pizza from becoming greasy?
Keep the oil at the right temperature and drain it on absorbent paper immediately after frying.
Can it be baked instead of fried?
Yes, but it wouldn't be fried pizza anymore. Even so, it's a healthier option.
