Ricette di Sicilia

Name: Catania Onion Puffs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500 g of plain flour; 500 g of semolina flour; 700 ml of water; 100 g of lard; 50 g of sugar; 30 g of salt; half a packet of dried yeast; 300 g of onions; 150 g of cooked ham; 150 g of tuma cheese; 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce; 1 egg; half a glass of milk; extra virgin olive oil; salt; freshly ground black pepper

Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane

Catania Onion Puffs

Discover Catania onion puffs, a traditional Sicilian dish full of flavour. Follow our traditional recipe and enjoy!

Author: Pina Romano • Published on: March 24, 2017

Categories: Other recipes Street food

Tags: water catania onions flour flour 0 semolina flour lard milk brewer's yeast extra virgin olive oil black pepper cooked ham salt tomato sauce lard lard tuma cheese eggs sugar

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Prep Time

10 minutes

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Cook Time

50 minutes

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Servings

6 people

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Difficulty

Medium

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🛒 Ingredients

✓ 500 g of plain flour

✓ 500 g of semolina flour

✓ 700 ml of water

✓ 100 g of lard

✓ 50 g of sugar

✓ 30 g of salt

✓ half a packet of dried yeast

✓ 300 g of onions

✓ 150 g of cooked ham

✓ 150 g of tuma cheese

✓ 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce

✓ 1 egg

✓ half a glass of milk

✓ extra virgin olive oil

✓ salt

✓ freshly ground black pepper

📊 Nutritional Information

Calories

450 kcal

Protein

12 g

Fat

15 g

Carbohydrates

65 g

Fiber

3 g

Sugars

5 g

Sodium

400 mg

Catania onion puffs ('cipolline') are a delight of Sicilian culinary tradition, a small pocket of flavour encapsulating the unmistakable aroma of stewed onions.
Pina Romano, with her experience and passion for cooking, invites us to discover this typical dish of the Catania rosticceria, perfect for a tasty breakfast or a quick lunch.
One bite and you'll be transported to the bustling streets of Catania, where the enticing aroma of onion puffs fills the air, inviting anyone to stop for a delicious break.

👨‍🍳 Preparation

1

Prepare the dough by placing the flour in a large bowl, add the yeast and a little water to dissolve it. Mix in the other ingredients and knead for ten minutes until you get a smooth mixture.
2

Let the dough rest for ten minutes, then knead on a floured surface for another ten minutes until the dough is smooth. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about two hours.
3

Peel and slice the onions, sauté them in a pan with extra virgin olive oil, then add a little tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium heat for twenty minutes.
4

Roll out the dough and cut it into six squares. In the centre of each square, place onions, tuma cheese, and cooked ham. Seal the squares by bringing the corners to the centre.
5

Mix an egg with milk and brush the onion puffs. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, place the parcels on it and bake at 200°C for 30 minutes, brushing halfway through cooking.

💡 Tips and Variations

You can substitute tuma cheese with mozzarella if you prefer a milder taste. Add a pinch of oregano to the onions for an extra aromatic touch.

📦 Storage

• Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Reheat in a low-temperature oven before serving.
• Avoid freezing to maintain the best texture.

🍷 Pairing

Pair the Catania onion puffs with a good glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, which will enhance the flavours with its fruity and harmonious taste.

Thank you for choosing to try our Catania onion puffs recipe. We are sure their flavour will win you over. Leave us a comment with your impressions!

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Ricette di Sicilia

Catania Onion Puffs