Sfincione, a traditional Sicilian pizza, is a delightful dish typically enjoyed during Christmas. It features a thick, soft crust topped with a flavorful tomato sauce, onions, anchovies, and a generous amount of breadcrumbs.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 6 anchovy fillets
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 800 g canned tomatoes
- 7 g dry yeast
- 100 g grated pecorino cheese
- 50 ml olive oil
- 2 onions
- 10 g oregano
- 10 g salt
- 300 ml warm water
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the flour, warm water, dry yeast, and salt to form a dough. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
Step 2
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
Step 3
While the dough is rising, prepare the sauce. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until golden.
Step 4
Add canned tomatoes, anchovy fillets, and oregano. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Step 6
Once the dough has risen, spread it out onto a greased baking sheet, forming a thick crust.
Step 7
Pour the tomato sauce over the dough, spreading it evenly.
Step 8
Sprinkle breadcrumbs and grated pecorino cheese generously over the top.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbly.
Step 10
Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.