sfincione siciliano pizza

Dinner

Sfincione Siciliano Pizza

Traditional Sicilian-style thick crust pizza topped with tomato sauce and breadcrumbs.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees
f/45 degrees c)
3/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups bread flour
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can crushed
tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
flakes
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons raisins
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets
packed in olive oil, drained

Directions

Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a large bowl. Let stand
until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Stir the cold water and salt into the yeast mixture and gradually stir
in flour until the mixture pulls together into dough. Remove dough
from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 10
minutes, until a smooth tight ball can be formed. Dust the dough
with flour and place in a sealed container or resealable bag with
plenty of extra room. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours, and up to 3
days.
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). This will take a
while. Stretch out the dough and press into a large oiled baking
sheet. The dough should feel cold to the touch. Use a fork to poke
holes all over the dough so that it will rise evenly without having
giant bubbles.
Toast the breadcrumbs in a large skillet over medium-high heat until
golden brown; set aside. Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet
over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about
5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the crushed tomatoes,
red pepper flakes, pine nuts and raisins.
To assemble the pizza, arrange anchovy fillets evenly over the
dough. Spread the tomato sauce heavily over the entire crust.
Sprinkle liberally with toasted bread crumbs and drizzle with the
remaining olive oil. Allow the dough to rise near the warm oven for
about 30 minutes.
Bake the pizza on the bottom rack of the oven for 12 to 15 minutes,
until the bottom of the crust is golden brown when you lift it up to
look. Cut into 12 servings and enjoy.