SICILIAN CHRISTMAS PIZZA (SFINCIONE)

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Categories     Bread     Appetizer     Bake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups All-Purpose Flour (like King Arthur)
1 + 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons to 1 cup + 2 tablespoons lukewarm water*
Topping
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
olive oil, for sauteing
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Sea salt and fresh black pepper
28-ounce can chopped or diced tomatoes
3 or 4 anchovies, chopped, optional
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 + 1/2 cups dried bread crumbs, like Panko or seasoned Italian
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons oregano, divided

Steps:

  • .1. Combine all of the crust ingredients and mix and knead to make a smooth, soft dough, using a stand mixer, bread machine, or your hands. 2. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and allow it to rise until puffy about 90 minutes. 3. While the dough rises get your toppings ready. Fry the onions in a large skillet over medium heat with a few tablespoons of olive oil, sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Stir every five minutes until browned, about 25-30 minutes. 4. Add in the tomatoes, anchovies and a teaspoon of oregano, simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool. 5. Stir together the bread crumbs, oil and oregano, set aside. 6. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet (a 13″ x 18″ half sheet pan) with non-stick spray. Drizzle it with olive oil, tilting the pan so the oil spreads out a bit. 7. Gently deflate the risen dough, and stretch it into an oval in your hands. Put it on the baking sheet and gently knead and stretch it out to fit the pan. If you have a hard time stretching it leave it alone for five minutes and try again. 8. Cover the dough, and let it rise again for about 90 minutes. 9. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Uncover the dough and sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over top, then spread the tomato/onion sauce over top, sprinkle with Parmesan, then the bread crumbs. 10. Bake the pizza for 35 minutes, or until the crust and crumbs are brown. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes before slicing. To keep the crust crispy cut pizza in half or in quarters and place on a wire cooling rack. Slices can be cut with kitchen shears. Serve hot or cold. I

Walmart shakira Shakira
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Definitely recommend using fresh mozzarella for the best results.


TAHA OP
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This pizza was so good, I ate two slices!


Auazi-
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Not a huge fan of anchovies, so I omitted them. Still turned out great!


Wolf Person
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Overall, this sfincione was a delicious and festive dish. Will definitely be making it again!


Omarion Finesse
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My sfincione turned out a bit dry. Any tips to avoid this next time?


Ericka Whyte
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Loved the addition of the caciocavallo cheese!


Shabbir Islam
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This sfincione was a hit at our Christmas party. Thank you for sharing the recipe!


Samith Mihiranga
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Crust was a bit too crispy for my taste.


Josna Mondol
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The anchovies added a nice touch of saltiness. Yum!


Dotseh Huago
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Great recipe, easy to follow!


Mjay Galant
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This recipe is a keeper! Will definitely be making it again this Christmas.


Mlondi Nombela
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Followed the recipe to a T, but my pizza didn't look as fluffy as the one in the pictures.


MD ARIF TALUKDaR
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My sfincione came out a bit too salty, but still delicious!


Afriyie Khalifa
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Wow, this pizza was amazing!!


Durjoy Sd
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My first time making sfincione, and it turned out great! A bit time-consuming, but worth the effort.


Divine Arubu
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This Sicilian Christmas pizza, also known as sfincione, was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly balanced, and the crust was perfectly crispy and chewy.