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Garlic Fingers with Donair Sauce

Cultural Context

Garlic fingers, a beloved dish in Atlantic Canada, are often served as a snack or appetizer alongside donair sauce, which is a sweet and tangy sauce typically made from a mix of garlic, sugar, and vinegar. This dish reflects the region's unique culinary identity, blending influences from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Today, garlic fingers are a popular choice at pizzerias and gatherings, enjoyed by many across Canada.

CanadianCAside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb pizza dough
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup butter
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup donair sauce
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water

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: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while cheddar is often less expensive.

donair sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based sauce

💰Cheaper: ranch dressing

Yogurt-based sauce is lighter, while ranch dressing is a common dip.

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2

Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.

3

Spread melted butter over the rolled-out dough.

4

Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the buttered dough.

5

Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

6

Sprinkle salt and oregano over the cheese.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

8

While baking, prepare the donair sauce by combining garlic powder, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

9

Add water to the sauce mixture and stir until smooth.

10

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, adding diced onion halfway through.

11

Drain excess fat from the beef and mix with donair sauce.

12

Remove garlic fingers from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

13

Serve warm with donair sauce for dipping.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Garlic FingersDonair Dipping Sauce

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