Spedini alla Romana

4 slices of white bread
4 slices of prosciuto
4 slices of mozzarella cheese
flour for dredging
2 large eggs beaten
vegetable oil
4 anchovy filets
2 tablespoons of butter

Serves 4

1.      Place one slice of bread on working surface, then place 2 slices of prosciutto and 2 slices of mozzarella on top of bread and then place another slice of bread on top.

2.      Trim the crusts, cut in half forming 2 rectangles and place 2 toothpicks through each of the rectangular sandwiches to hold together. Repeat using other 2 slices of bread, mozzarella, and prosciuto.

3.      Dredge each spedini in flour then dip in egg, covering all sides.

4.      Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large saute pan over high heat.

5.      Place spedini in pan and fry on both sides until brown.

6.      Place spedini in serving plates and remove the toothpicks.

7.      Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauté pan over medium heat.

8.      Add anchovy filets and sautee until anchovies are heated through.

9.      Pour anchovy sauce over spedini and serve.