
Buccateḍḍi: Sicilian Comfort Food at Its Finest
Discover the delicious world of Buccateḍḍi: Sicilian Comfort Food at Its Finest, featuring crispy calzones filled with regional delights!
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Discover the rich culinary heritage of Sicily with Homemade Piruna Niscemi-Style: Sicilian Flavors, featuring delightful spinach turnovers!
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Sicily with Mario Greco's Piruna Niscemi-Style.
This delightful dish, rich in tradition, offers a unique sensory experience with its thin, delicate pastry and vibrant spinach filling.
The aroma of garlic mingling with freshly ground black pepper evokes the sun-drenched landscapes of Niscemi, where this recipe has been lovingly preserved through generations.
Best enjoyed in the company of friends or family, this dish is perfect for spring or summer gatherings, complemented ideally by a glass of Sicilian wine.
Boil the spinach in plenty of salted water. Once cooked, drain and let them dry for 20 minutes.
Squeeze the spinach to remove as much water as possible, then slice finely. Add crushed garlic, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
In a bowl, combine the flour with yeast dissolved in a little warm water. Start kneading while adding salt and sugar. Let the dough rest briefly.
Flatten the dough with your fingers, form dimples, then add lemon juice, baking soda, and olive oil. Knead until the oil is fully absorbed.
Take a piece of dough the size of a fist and roll it out into a disk about 40 cm in diameter. Drizzle with olive oil and roll from the edges towards the centre.
Flatten the rolled dough with a rolling pin into a 20 cm disk. Place the filling on half of the disk, fold, and seal the edges well.
Bake the Piruna at 200°C for 20 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and cool on wooden boards.
For variety, try adding ricotta cheese to the spinach filling for a creamier texture. Alternatively, use whole wheat flour for a more rustic flavour.
Enjoy with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Sangiovese, a Sicilian red wine with a harmonious flavour that complements the richness of the spinach filling.
Thank you for trying out this classic Sicilian recipe. We hope you enjoy every bite of Piruna Niscemi-Style. Buon appetito!
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