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Sourdough Sicilian Pizza

Cultural Context

Sourdough Sicilian Pizza, or Sfincione, hails from Sicily and is known for its thick, airy crust and rich toppings. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, it reflects the region's agricultural bounty with ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and local cheeses. Today, this style of pizza has gained popularity worldwide, with variations appearing in many pizzerias, showcasing the versatility of sourdough in pizza-making.

ItalianITmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sourdough starter
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon yeast
1 can (28 oz) canned tomatoes
8 oz mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 red onion
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option with a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: whole wheat starter

💰Cheaper: commercial yeast

Whole wheat starter adds fiber; commercial yeast is more accessible.

1

Prepare a high-hydration focaccia-like dough and let it rise according to your recipe instructions.

2

Preheat the oven and place a Sicilian-style black steel pan inside to heat.

3

Parbake the dough in the pan for 10-12 minutes before adding toppings.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheetpizza stone (optional)blenderrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

SfincioneSicilian-style pizza
Local Name: Pizza Siciliana a Lievitazione Naturale

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