SicilianItalian
Fried Bombette with Cooked Ham and Cheese
by Giallozafferano · 2.9M subscribers on YouTube
Crispy fried dough balls stuffed with cooked ham and melted cheese, inspired by Sicilian street food. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- Servings
- 10
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
10 items- 250 gFine Durum Wheat SemolinaDurum wheat semolina
- 250 gFlourAll-purpose flour (type 0)
- 330 gMilkMilk (or half milk half water)
- 60 gLardLard (or butter)
- 25 gSugarSugar
- 3.5 gDry Brewer's YeastDry yeast (or 12 g fresh)
- 12 gSaltSalt
- Cooked HamCooked ham, slices
- Sottilette ClassicheClassic cheese slices
- Frying OilOil for frying (e.g., peanut or sunflower)
Method
- In a large bowl, mix the semolina and all-purpose flour. Form a well in the center.
- Add the dry yeast and a little milk (or water) into the well. Dissolve with your fingers.
- Add sugar and continue mixing, then add the butter and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the remaining milk until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Perform slap-and-fold folds for a few minutes, then shape into a ball.
- Let the dough rise for about 20 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Flatten each piece and place a slice of cooked ham and a slice of cheese in the center.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal tightly, forming a ball.
- Heat frying oil to 170°C (340°F). Fry the bombette in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Giallozafferano
Professional chef2.9M subscribers on YouTube1.1B total channel viewsIl principale canale di ricette italiane dal 2009. Pubblicazioni giornaliere.


