This is not a recipe for the faint hearted. It is not light and it is fried… but it is the most delicious of pizza’s! It is my nonna’s (grandmother) recipe and she used to make it for her children and grandchildren quite often. I actually do not remember her making a baked pizza ever… This is one of my family’s oldest recipes and I am glad to share it with all of you. It is my husband’s favourite pizza and I still remember the first time he ate it: my mom had made it for all of us and he had never heard of “fried” pizza before. I can tell you that he liked it so much that he had a second and even a third serving! It is also very easy to make, so give it a try and you will be hooked forever! Serve it with a cold beer and enjoy it.
Sharing this post with Hearth and Soul Hop by Kankana, Tuesdays at the Table by Cole, Tempt my Tummy Tuesdays by Lisa and Tasty Tuesdays by Alissa.
Ingredients (makes 5 medium sized pizze):
Pizza dough for 4 persons as per the instructions on How to make pizza dough.
For the topping:
400 ml diced tomatoes, tinned
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove of garlic
1 tbsp oregano
Salt
Bocconcini or mozzarella, sliced
Anchovies, roughly chopped
More extra virgin olive oil for frying
Make the pizza dough as per the recipe and instructions on How to make pizza dough.
While the dough rests, prepare the toppings. To make the tomato sauce, sauté a clove of garlic in 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, add 1 tin of diced tomatoes and 1 pinch of salt. Cover it and let it cook until the sauce thickens. Add the oregano, mix it with the sauce and keep aside.
Slice the mozzarella and chop the anchovies.
Divide the pizza dough in 5 balls and roll them in circles 5 mm thick.
In a non stick frying pan, heat 8 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and put in one of the circles of dough. As soon as some bubbles start forming on the surface, flip it over.
Now you will have to work fast. Lower the flame to the minimum, put the tomato sauce, mozzarella and anchovies on the top.
With a spoon, pour some of the hot extra virgin olive oil on the top of the pizza. When the cheese melts, the fried pizza is ready.
Take it out with a slotted spoon and serve warm.
On another note… this is the first time that Manu’s Menu is participating to Your Best Recipe Roundup over at Spicie Foodie! Each participant has to chose and share their best recipe of the month. For May I chose my Macarons with White Chocolate and Mint Ganache. Come check out all the amazing posts listed in this month’s roundup!
Oh mamma! I could dive into that head first!
I never ate something like this.. I make “pizze fritte”, but they are little, and we stuffed them (after cooking) with cheeses, ham etc…
But this look amazing! Brava la nonna! 🙂
ok 1. will you come to Israel and cook for me because everything you post makes my mouth water. 2. fried pizza?!?!?! I didnt think there was a way to make pizza taste any better then it does, but you did it here with your grandmothers recipe!! I love having family recipes that you can pass down.
Great………Great……..Great…..post manu. first thanks to ur grandmother and second u:)).
JUst mouthwatering recipe never see or eat before this type of pizza but i’m defiantly make this and i’m sure my family like too.
Che meraviglia Manu! Le ho mangiate anche io qualche volta, in formato mini… paradisiache!
Did you hear that? Oh wait I think it’s Angels Singing! Have mercy! I so want to dive right into this! lol Yummy.
This is similar to roti in Malaysia and Singapore. Is there a big difference to the baked ones from a taste perspective and which do you prefer?
Wow! I have never heard of fried pizza before and I think I’m in love!
This looks heavenly manu..thank you for sharing such a special family recipe
Say what!!! I have never heard of fried pizza….sounds incredible. I must try this! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Sounds wonderful!
This really sounds and looks divine!!! What a great idea, (maybe not for my buns), but ohh I would eat it in a second!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Hi Manu! After following you for 2-3 months (I think?), I decided. I want to move in with you!!! I really envy your kids and your husband. But I guess we are lucky that you are sharing great recipes online. I know how hard it is to take step-by-step pictures (I truly understand and you know why), write up recipes, and post…with two kids! Thank you for sharing wonderful recipes all the time. It’s dinner time but as I am too sick to cook, we’re ordering in. I rather want to eat this pizza… (I just realized I do have an appetite haha).
Manu: fantastiche le pizzelle fritte!!! eh si’ che me le ricordo io… che bonta’. Le facevamo soprattutto d’estate. Le nostre erano un po’ piu’ piccoline: 2-3 morsi ciascuna.
mmm melty cheese yum!
This looks deliicous Manu!
I never had fried pizza before…. It’s going on my list of to try recipes!
love this the teens love pizza and this sounds so good thanks for sharing come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Manu, you just never stop to amaze me with your cooking! Every recipe you post really makes me admire you more & more. I’m really glad I have your blog as one of my available resources when I feel like cooking non-Filipino recipes. 🙂
I’ll be trying your fried pizza with my girls during the summer! I’m sure we’ll all enjoy making and eating it!
Wow… I have never eaten or even heard of ‘fried pizza’, but I love it already… sounds perfect! I can just imagine the crunch from frying the base… Yummy! Never knew something like this existed, but hey – everything tastes better fried, right? 🙂 Thanks for sharing this, Manu!
Manu, your fried pizza looks so delightful and wow, I think it’s like love at first sight (or bite) for me! No wonder your husband fell for you, he knew he will never be hungry with good food like this ;-). Btw, your YBR entry is fabulous…I love the way your macarons look and are flavored!
Ooh delicious! I’m up for this any time! 😀
Hi Manu! Hope you’d a great weekend! Your fried pizza is a must try! I love cheesy pizza!
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Oh, that looks incredible!
god that looks yummy for this weather!!!
Honestly, this pizza is everything I love about Italian cuisine. Seriously! Your sauce is gorgeous… glistening red and whispering… take a bite, take a bite! Haha! I would eat this pizza with beer, wine, or just as is!
Frying up the crust – what an interesting, and deliciously devine concept!! Oh my, I think my kids would want to adopt you!!
Omg.. this looks so freakin good! It makes me think of fried dough at the beach.. only in pizza form! Absolutely beautiful! I cannot wait until I am off of this diet and can make it!
Manu, your fried pizza not only sounds but looks delicious, I will definitely try it. Thanks for the recipe and hope you are having a fantastic week 🙂
I’ve never heard of fried pizza before, but I can imagine that the taste must be wonderful, something that I really should try! I love the toppings too! Mozzarella is my most favourite cheese :D)!
My oh my Manu .. what have you created here ? I am here trying to loose some those extra calories I gained and then you tempt me with these gorgeous recipes!! 🙂
U are so creative .. your recipes are so different and unique.. love ur style my fren 🙂
Oh my goodness…this looks amazing! I can just imagine how wonderful that fried dough is….and I love the toppings.
delicious looking frittata
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this looks absolutely fantastic, i never considered cooking a pizza is way.
I think you had me at fried. That looks pretty awesome. I’ll bet it can be fried lightly, too.
hey dear I am back again to say Thanks for sharing this post with hearth and soul hop
Wow! You know folks cooked with the equipment and foods that they had. I enjoyed this post because it clearly shows the frugal ways that became cherished memories. Thanks for linking with the hearth n soul hop!
OMG this will have me wearing strechy pants all summer! This looks amazing!
Manu that’s looks very delicious, I remember friend of mine like to make the fried pizza, but I didn’t try it, may be after your i will give it a chance.
Thanks Manu for sharing.
Manu, I know my family would find these irresistible!!! YUM!!! I’ve never heard of fried pizza…but now I’ll never forget!
Wow! Fast Pizza without ever turning on the oven & waiting for it to heat up the kitchen! And they can be personalized. Love it!
Thank you for sharing your memories & recipe from your grandmother!
Thank you for your sweet words Cathy! I am really happy you like my fried pizza! It is really quick to make… you are 100% right! 🙂
Wowie-wow-wow!! I am not a big fry-girl, but this was simply amazing, Manu. I did not have the whole two hours to let the dough rise, but it still turned out great. All the men in my house (3 including my dearest hubby) just loved this, as did I. My teenage boys ate me out of mozzarella, which is when we knew we were finished. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your family recipe. We may never go back to oven-baked pizza again. . .
Hi Connie! THANK YOU soooo much for taking the time to write this message! I am so so happy you and your family enjoyed my nonna’s fried pizza! It is one of my favourite pizze ever too! <3
that looks good
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