Sicilian Ravazzate | Authentic Street Food from Sicily

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and sugar. Add water and stir until a dough forms.

Add lard and salt, then knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.

Divide the dough into 2.5 oz balls, place them on a greased baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté carrots, celery, and onion until softened (about 5 minutes).

Add ground beef and pork, season with salt and pepper, and brown the meat.

Pour in red wine, stir, and let it evaporate.

Mix in tomato paste, cook briefly, then add water, sugar, peas, and bay leaves. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thick.

Cool the ragù completely in the fridge before assembling.

Flatten each dough ball into a disc (5-6 inches wide).

Add 2 tablespoons of ragù to the center, seal the edges tightly, and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Brush each with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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