Lo Sfincione: Original Sicilian Pizza

Name: Lo Sfincione: Original Sicilian Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 245 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast, dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 8 1/2 fluid ounces (250 milliliters) water, more as needed; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more to taste; 3 medium onions, thinly sliced; 6 large ripe plum tomatoes, peeled; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 6 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, optional; 8 ounces caciocavallo cheese, or pecorino Romano cheese, coarsely grated, divided; 1 1/2 cups store-bought or homemade breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped

A traditional sfincione, or Sicilian-style pizza, features a homemade yeast crust topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and anchovies.

⭐ 4.1 (109 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 45 minTotal: 245 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Snack Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 F.
Form flour into a well, add dissolved yeast, salt, and water; mix and knead until smooth, adding water if necessary. Cover and let rest for at least 3 hours.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet; sauté sliced onions until translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and garlic, breaking down the tomatoes, and simmer until the sauce thickens, 15-20 minutes.
Grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Press the rested dough into the pan to form a 1-inch crust.
If using, distribute anchovy pieces evenly over the dough.
Layer a quarter of the grated cheese over the crust, then a thin coat of tomato sauce.
Top with the remaining cheese, breadcrumbs, and oregano, then drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts and breadcrumbs are lightly browned.
Cut into squares and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 507 kcal

Carbohydrate: 73 g

Cholesterol: 29 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 20 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 830 mg

Sugar: 7 g

Fat: 15 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g