Pizza Bombs
Crispy, deep-fried bread parcels filled with pepperoni and melted mozzarella for a fun pizza-flavored snack.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 10 slices Dave’s Killer Bread White Bread Done Right crusts removed
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 6 cups canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Remove crusts from each slice of bread and flatten each slice with a rolling pin or by pressing with your hands until thin.
- Place one flattened bread slice on a work surface, put 2 slices of pepperoni in the center, and top with about 1 tablespoon of mozzarella.
- Gather the bread corners toward the center and pinch the edges together to form a sealed ball, then brush or dab the seam with a little beaten egg to seal. Place the sealed pizza bomb seam-side down on a tray and repeat with remaining bread.
- Heat the canola oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet to drain the fried bombs.
- Working in batches so the pot is not crowded, carefully lower the assembled pizza bombs into the hot oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown and puffy, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried pizza bombs to the wire rack to drain and cool slightly, then serve warm with pizza sauce if desired.
Equipment
- medium heavy-bottomed pot
- deep-fry thermometer
- Wire Rack
- rimmed baking sheet
- Slotted Spoon
- small bowl (for egg)
Notes
- Seal seams well to prevent filling from leaking during frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pot when frying to maintain oil temperature.
- Adjust frying time as needed until golden and puffy.