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Scaccia

Cultural Context

Originating from Sicily, Scaccia is a traditional stuffed flatbread that reflects the region's rich agricultural heritage. Often filled with local ingredients like cheese, vegetables, and cured meats, it is a beloved snack or meal enjoyed by families. Today, Scaccia has gained popularity beyond Sicily, with variations appearing in many Italian-American communities.

ItalianITSicilymain
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons yeast
1 cup San Marzano tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup Italian parsley
1/4 cup pesto

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

ricotta cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: cottage cheese

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

cooked ham

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: turkey ham

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is leaner, while bologna is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while processed cheese is cheaper.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

1

Make the dough and let it rest until risen.

2

Cook down San Marzano tomatoes until thick, adding water to the pan.

3

Chop garlic and Italian parsley finely.

4

Mix some garlic and parsley into the sauce for flavor.

5

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin, almost like paper.

6

Brush a thin layer of the garlic and parsley mixture onto the rolled dough.

7

Fold the dough in half and then into thirds.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlrolling pinbaking sheetclothoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Scaccia Ragusana
Local Name: Scaccia

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