Ricette di Sicilia

Name: Sicilian Mini Pizzas, the Traditional Snack of the Hot Table
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 500 g plain flour; 500 g semolina flour; 700 ml water; 100 g lard; 50 g sugar; 30 g salt; half a packet of dried yeast; tomato sauce; black olives (passuluna); oregano; 300 g mozzarella; extra virgin olive oil

Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane

Sicilian Mini Pizzas, the Traditional Snack of the Hot Table

Discover the delicious Sicilian mini pizzas, a staple of the Sicilian hot table. Recipes, ingredients, and preparation await you!

Author: Sebastiano Caruso • Published on: January 22, 2021

Categories: Other recipes Street food

Tags: flour plain flour semolina flour lard brewer's yeast mozzarella cheese extra virgin olive oil oregano salt tomato sauce lard lard sugar

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Prep Time

3 hours

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Cook Time

15 minutes

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Servings

Serves 8

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Difficulty

Medium

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🛒 Ingredients

✓ 500 g plain flour

✓ 500 g semolina flour

✓ 700 ml water

✓ 100 g lard

✓ 50 g sugar

✓ 30 g salt

✓ half a packet of dried yeast

✓ tomato sauce

✓ black olives (passuluna)

✓ oregano

✓ 300 g mozzarella

✓ extra virgin olive oil

📊 Nutritional Information

Calories

250 kcal per porzione

Protein

8 g

Fat

12 g

Carbohydrates

28 g

Fiber

2 g

Sugars

2 g

Sodium

450 mg

Sicilian mini pizzas are an icon of Sicilian hot tables, found on every corner of the island, from bars to bakeries.
These delightful mini pizzas are a perfect example of the rich Sicilian culinary tradition, characterised by a soft dough thanks to the addition of lard, which gives them a unique softness.
With a thicker base compared to classic pizza, they are topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, and black olives.
Each bite is an explosion of Mediterranean flavours, reminiscent of warm Sicilian days. Perfect for enjoying at any time of the day, Sicilian mini pizzas are a must for parties and special occasions, evoking conviviality and pleasure.

👨‍🍳 Preparation

1

Mix the two flours in a large bowl, create a well and add the yeast.
2

Pour in a little water to dissolve the yeast, then add the other ingredients and knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
3

Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then work it on a board for another 10 minutes until smooth.
4

Form balls of about 100 g, place them on a baking paper-covered surface, cover them and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
5

Press the risen balls with your fingers to form discs and let rest for another 30 minutes.
6

In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce with salt, oregano, and a drizzle of oil.
7

Cut the mozzarella into pieces and let it drain.
8

Spread a spoonful of sauce on each dough disc and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for about 15 minutes.
9

Add the mozzarella and an olive to each mini pizza and bake until the mozzarella melts.
10

Serve the mini pizzas with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of oregano.

💡 Tips and Variations

You can enrich the mini pizzas with cooked ham, salami, or fried aubergines. For a more intense flavour, add a pinch of chilli to the tomato sauce.

📦 Storage

• Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• You can freeze the already cooked mini pizzas for a month.
• Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 5 minutes before serving.

🍷 Pairing

Pair Sicilian mini pizzas with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Grillo, a sparkling wine with an elegant aroma and structured flavour.

Thank you for choosing to prepare Sicilian mini pizzas with us. I hope this recipe brings a touch of Sicily into your kitchen. Enjoy!

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Ricette di Sicilia

Sicilian Mini Pizzas, the Traditional Snack of the Hot Table