Method

1

Mix yeast in water, the add flour a little at the time till combined, then salt and butter. Kneed for 3-5min till butter is combined and dough is smooth.

2

Allow to proof for 1.30hr.

3

Roll dough with a rolling pin to a 3-4mm thickness, cut into squares or rectangular and allow to proof for another 30min.

4

Add oil into a deep saucepan, bring to 180c, then ready fry 4-5 pieces at the time about 2 min on each side. Remove from oil and place onto paper towel.

5

To serve, pan fry a slice of cheese onto a non stick frying pan, 1min on each side, then lay cheese on top of the Gnocco fritto, add prosciutto cotto on top, a little mayo and garnish with a few herbs.

Prep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsYields4 Servings

Join Chef Luca and cook this delicious recipe from his TV show Luca's Key Ingredient on Channel 10!

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
 

Ingredients

Gnocco fritto
 300 g ‘00’ flour or plain
 160 ml water
 25 g unsalted butter, small diced, room temperature
 7 g dry yeast
 5 salt
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 150 g Poupolo Smallgoods ‘Prosciutto Cotto’, thinly sliced
 100 g Vannella Cheese Smoked Scamorza, cut into 3mm slices
 50 g Sandhurst Fine Food Marinated green olives
 80 g mayonnaise, (Japanese Kewpie) or any of your liking
 1 l vegetable oil
 Baby herbs to garnish
 Salt & pepper

Ingredients

Gnocco fritto
 300 g ‘00’ flour or plain
 160 ml water
 25 g unsalted butter, small diced, room temperature
 7 g dry yeast
 5 salt
--
 150 g Poupolo Smallgoods ‘Prosciutto Cotto’, thinly sliced
 100 g Vannella Cheese Smoked Scamorza, cut into 3mm slices
 50 g Sandhurst Fine Food Marinated green olives
 80 g mayonnaise, (Japanese Kewpie) or any of your liking
 1 l vegetable oil
 Baby herbs to garnish
 Salt & pepper

Directions

1

Mix yeast in water, the add flour a little at the time till combined, then salt and butter. Kneed for 3-5min till butter is combined and dough is smooth.

2

Allow to proof for 1.30hr.

3

Roll dough with a rolling pin to a 3-4mm thickness, cut into squares or rectangular and allow to proof for another 30min.

4

Add oil into a deep saucepan, bring to 180c, then ready fry 4-5 pieces at the time about 2 min on each side. Remove from oil and place onto paper towel.

5

To serve, pan fry a slice of cheese onto a non stick frying pan, 1min on each side, then lay cheese on top of the Gnocco fritto, add prosciutto cotto on top, a little mayo and garnish with a few herbs.

Gnocco fritto with smoked scamorza, prosciutto cotto & olives