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Empanada de Pascua Siciliana

Cultural Context

Originating from Sicily, the Empanada de Pascua Siciliana is traditionally prepared for Easter celebrations, symbolizing the end of Lent. This savory pie is filled with a rich mixture of cheeses, meats, and spices, representing abundance and festivity. Today, it is enjoyed not only during Easter but also at family gatherings and special occasions, showcasing the region's culinary heritage.

ItalianITmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
750 gr. farina di semola di grano duro rimacinata
250 gr. farina "00"
25 gr. lievito di birra
Acqua q.b.
Sale q.b.
500 gr. cipolle
200 gr. passata pomodoro
3 cucchiai grana
Olio E.V.O.
Origano e pepe q.b.
500 gr. ricotta
200 gr. salsiccia
1 cipolla stufata

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey salami

💰Cheaper: pepperoni

Turkey salami reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham is lower in calories and fat.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing the semolina flour, '00' flour, yeast, water, and salt until a smooth consistency is achieved.

2

Allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size.

3

For the onion filling, sauté the onions in olive oil until soft, then add the tomato passata, oregano, pepper, and salt.

4

For the ricotta filling, mix the ricotta with the cooked sausage, sautéed onion, and season with salt and pepper.

5

Roll out the dough and fill with either the onion or ricotta filling, then fold and seal the edges.

6

Bake the filled focaccia until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Sicilian Easter PiePizza di Pasqua
Local Name: Empanada di Pasqua Siciliana

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