Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside! Meet Sgabei, irresistible Italian fri

By Cookist Wow · 150 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Dissolve the fresh yeast in all of the lukewarm water.
2. Put the flour in a bowl, then gradually add the yeast water, mixing until it is all absorbed.
3. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then the salt, and knead until the dough is smooth and even.
4. Cover and let it rise for about 2 hours in the turned-off oven, or until doubled.
5. Roll the dough out to about 1 cm thick.
6. Cut into strips about 15 cm long and 3 cm wide.
7. Set the strips on a floured surface or tray, cover, and rest for another 30 minutes.
8. Heat the vegetable oil to about 175°C in a large pan and fry the sgabei for 4–5 minutes, until golden and puffed.
9. Drain on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
10. Serve hot with prosciutto and stracchino.

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