Pizza Balls Recipe
choice of pepperoni or cheese lightly breaded with rice flour served with choice of sauce
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Breading
Dipping Sauce
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir well to mix.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Slowly add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small portions (about the size of a golf ball).
- 6
Stuff the Dough
Flatten each portion of dough and place a small amount of either pepperoni slices or shredded mozzarella cheese in the center. Pinch the dough around the filling to seal.
Breading and Cooking
- 7
Prepare Breading
In a shallow dish, mix the rice flour with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Roll each stuffed dough ball in the rice flour mixture until well coated.
- 8
- 9
Fry the Pizza Balls
Fry the breaded pizza balls in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 10
Serve
Serve the pizza balls warm with a side of marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.