Active Time

　　20 minutes

　　Total Time

　　20 minutes

　　

Ingredients

Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres

　　12 slices firm white sandwich bread

　　1/4 cup drained bottled capers, chopped

　　6 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, at room temperature

　　1/4 cup all-purpose flour

　　2 large eggs

　　2 tablespoons milk

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　

Step 1

Divide capers among 12 bread slices and spread evenly. Divide mozzarella among 6 slices and sprinkle with pepper to taste. Make into 6 sandwiches, then cut off and discard crusts to form 3-inch squares.

　　

Step 2

Coat sandwiches with flour, knocking off excess. Beat together eggs, milk, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in another small shallow bowl.

　　

Step 3

Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides. Meanwhile, coat 3 sandwiches, 1 at a time, with egg mixture. Fry, turning over once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then drain on paper towels. Coat and fry remaining 3 sandwiches in same manner.

　　

Step 4

Cut sandwiches into quarters and serve immediately.