Ricette di Sicilia

Name: Sicilian Pastries with Ham and Mozzarella: A Classic from Catania
Prep time: 4 h 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 12
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 sachet of dried brewer's yeast; 200 g of cooked ham; 200 g of firm mozzarella cheese

Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane

Sicilian Pastries with Ham and Mozzarella: A Classic from Catania

Discover the delightful Sicilian pastries with ham and mozzarella, a classic of Sicilian cuisine to enjoy on any occasion!

Author: Laura Lombardo • Published on: November 25, 2021

Categories: Other recipes Street food

Tags: water catania flour 0 semolina flour lard brewer's yeast messina mozzarella cheese cooked ham salt lard lard sugar

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Prep Time

4 hours and 20 minutes

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Cook Time

15 minutes

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Servings

Makes 12 pieces

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Difficulty

Intermediate

💰 Low

🗓️ Year-round

⭐ 4.9/5

🛒 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 sachet of dried brewer's yeast

✓ 200 g of cooked ham

✓ 200 g of firm mozzarella cheese

📊 Nutritional Information

Calories

350 kcal per pezzo

Protein

12 g

Fat

15 g

Carbohydrates

40 g

Fiber

2 g

Sugars

1 g

Sodium

500 mg

Sicilian pastries with ham and mozzarella are a delicious treat rooted in the gastronomy of Catania and Messina.
These rustic triangular pastries, filled with ham and mozzarella, are perfect to enjoy as street food while strolling through the lively streets of Sicily.
The aroma of ham blending with the melting mozzarella makes these pastries irresistible.
Ideal in any season, they reach their peak flavour during the cooler months when comfort food is most appreciated.

👨‍🍳 Preparation

1

Place the flour in a large bowl, make a well, and add the yeast.
2

Incorporate a little water to dissolve the yeast, then add the rest of the ingredients and knead for ten minutes until you have a smooth mixture.
3

Let the dough rest for ten minutes, then transfer it to a floured surface and work it for another ten minutes until smooth and even.
4

Place the dough in a floured bowl and let it rise in a warm place for about two hours, until doubled in size.
5

Roll out the butter between two sheets of baking paper with a rolling pin until you get a thin sheet and leave it in the fridge for half an hour.
6

Take the dough, roll it into a rectangle, place the butter in the centre and fold it like a wallet. Repeat the operation two more times and refrigerate for half an hour.
7

Roll out the dough into rectangles of 30x55 cm and cut into squares.
8

Fill with diced cooked ham and mozzarella, then fold into triangles.
9

Cover with cling film and let rise for an hour.
10

Brush with egg yolk and milk, seal the edges with a fork.
11

Bake in a fan oven at 180°C for about 15 minutes. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes and serve.

💡 Tips and Variations

For a vegetarian version, replace the cooked ham with a mix of grilled vegetables. To add an extra touch, incorporate a bit of tomato sauce in the filling.

📦 Storage

• Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Freeze the cooked pastries for up to a month.
• Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.

🍷 Pairing

Pair the pastries with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian wine with a harmonious and structured flavour.

Thank you for choosing our recipe. We hope these pastries with ham and mozzarella bring a touch of Sicily to your kitchen. Enjoy and see you next time!

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Ricette di Sicilia

Sicilian Pastries with Ham and Mozzarella: A Classic from Catania