Mozzarella in Carrozza

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Ingredients:

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup whole milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 Tbsp whole milk
Vegetable oil for frying

Cut the bread into 3-inch rounds using a cookie cutter or the rim of a small glass. Cut the mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices that are slightly smaller in diameter than the bread slices. Make sandwiches of the bread and cheese and briefly dip each into the milk.

Season the bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Seal the edges of the sandwiches by pressing them gently and coat thoroughly with the bread crumbs, rolling the sandwiches in the bread crumbs to coat the edges.

Heat oil to 375F in a deep fryer. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture and fry in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Serves 6 to 8.