Emeril's Spiedini

Ingredients

• 1 medium loaf Italian bread, about 5-inches wide, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced crosswise
• 1/2 pound pancetta, sliced crosswise
• 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Essence, plus 1 tablespoon, recipe follows
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup very finely grated Parmesan, garnish
• 1/2 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme