Sgabei

Sgabei are delicious fried dough balls from Liguria and Tuscany. They are often served as an appetizer with cold cuts and cheese.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Prepare the bread dough and let it rise for about 2 hours.
Roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut it into squares.
Place a slice of prosciutto and a cube of mozzarella on each square.
Fold the squares to enclose the filling and seal the edges well.
Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan.
Fry the sgabei a few at a time, turning them as needed, until they are golden brown.
Drain the sgabei on paper towels and sprinkle them with salt.
Serve the sgabei hot, as an appetizer or snack.