Mozzarella in
carrozza
SERVES 4 // PREP TIME 10 MINS //
COOK 10 MINSFried cheese sandwiches, or
mozzarella in a carriage –
simple and simply the best.8 soft white bread slices,
crusts removed
2 buffalo mozzarella balls
(about 200gm each),
drained and thickly sliced
125 ml (½ cup) milk
75 gm (½ cup) seasoned plain
flour mixed with 1 tsp
chopped thyme
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Olive oil, for shallow-frying
Lemon wedges, to serve1 Place bread slices on a work
surface and arrange mozzarella
on half, leaving a small border.
Season to taste, sandwich with
remaining bread, then press the
edges to seal.
2 Place milk, seasoned flour
and beaten egg in separate
bowls. Heat 1.5cm oil in a largefrying pan over medium
heat until shimmering. Dip
panini in milk, dust in flour
and dip in egg, shaking off
excess each time, then fry
until golden brown on both
sides (4-5 minutes). Drain
on paper towels, season and
serve hot with lemon wedges.120 GOURMET TRAVELLER