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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
750gr Farina 00
90 gr strutto
150 gr zucchero
45 gr lievito fresco
350 gr acqua
11 gr sale
1 cucchiaino di cannella
1 pizzico di noce moscata
Polvere di chiodi di garofano
Semi di sesamo

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

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

2

Dissolve the fresh yeast in warm water and add it to the dry ingredients.

3

Mix in the strutto (lard) and knead the dough until smooth.

4

Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove powder to the dough and knead again.

5

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

6

Shape the dough into small rolls and place them on a baking sheet.

7

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the rolls.

8

Bake in a preheated oven 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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