Filled Pizzas with Tomatoes and Parmesan

Servings: 4 to 6 » Preparation: 20 mins + 2 h for dough » Cooking: 20 mins » Level: Medium
Ingredients:
  • 1 quantity pizza dough
  • 2 cups (500 ml) olive oil, for frying
  • 1 (14-oz/400 g) can storebrought tomato sauce (for pasta or pizza)
  • 1 cup (125 g) freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Procedure:
  1. Prepare the pizza dough
  2. When the rising time has elapsed, divide into 12 pieces and shape into balls. Cover with a cloth and let rise for 15 minutes
  3. Roll the dough balls out on a lightly floured work surface into 1/4-inch (5-mm) thick disks
  4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan to very hot
  5. Fry the pizzas in small batches until golden, spooning the oil over them. This will help them swell up
  6. Drain well on paper towels
  7. Bake for 10 minutes
  8. Cut a slice into the sides of the pizzas and spoon into the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, basil and oregano and serve hot