Gnocco Fritto, Gnoc Fret in Emilian dialect, is a traditional Italian fried bread dough from Emilia-Romagna region, usually served with Italian cured meats, cheeses and paired with Lambrusco wine.
Learn how to make Gnocco Fritto on my new cooking series : Baking Bread.
Servings : 6
Difficulty : intermediate
Prep Time : 1 h
Cook Time : 2 min.
INGREDIENTS
1.1 lb. flour 00
1/8 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
3/4 cup sparkling water
1 1/2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For frying : Canola Oil
DIRECTIONS
– Place the flour on a stand mixer bowl.
– Make a well in the center, then add baking soda, salt, olive oil, milk and sparkling water.
– Knead the ingredients with the dough hook at low speed until a firm and non-sticky dough forms.
– Transfer the dough on a floured work surface and knead the dough with the hands for a couple of minutes.
– Shape the dough into a big ball, transfer back onto the mixing bowl, cover with cling wrap and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
– Roll the dough on a floured work surface, about 1/8 inch thick.
– Cut the dough with a pizza cutter into diamonds, about 3 inches long.
– On a medium skillet, heat the canola oil to 375 degrees F.
– Fry in oil until puff and golden.
– Drain with a slotted spoon and shake off the excess of oil.
– Serve hot accompanied with Italian salumi (prosciutto crudo, prosciutto cotto, mortadella, coppa, salame…) and cheeses.
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