Sicilian Pizza

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/NhWS7hemPGg 

Yields: 1 pizza     Prep time: 26 hours      Cook time: 30 minutes

Pizza Dough Recipe for 32 oz.

6 cups (720 grams) of High-Gluten flour 

16 oz. (472 grams) of lukewarm bottled water (98 degrees F) 

2 tsp. (6 grams) of dried yeast 

2 tsp. (11.38 grams) of sugar 

2 tsp. (11.38 grams) of salt 

2 TBSP of EVOO 

Directions: 

Instructions for Dough 

1. Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. 

2. Add Sugar: Stir in sugar until completely dissolved. 

3. Incorporate Salt: Add salt and stir until dissolved. 

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add olive oil and flour to the bowl. 

5. Mix Dough: Mix the dough for 10 minutes using a stand mixer or by hand until smooth and elastic. 

6. Short Rest: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 15 minutes. 

7. Shape Dough: Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it in half. Shape each half into a ball. 

8. Proof Dough: Place each dough ball in a separate bowl or tray lightly greased with olive oil.  Cover tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid. 

9. Cold Proof: Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for approximately 20-25 minutes. Then, refrigerate the dough for 24 hours.

Pizza Sauce Ingredients:   

•28 oz. can of Imported Crushed Tomato 

•1 tsp. of salt 

•¼ tsp. of black pepper 

•1 tsp. granulated garlic 

•1 tsp. of dried basil 

•1 tbsp. of olive oil 

Instructions: Pour tomato into a bowl. Rinse can with a ¼ cup of water. Then, mix all ingredients together and chill for one hour.

Onion & Anchovy Oil:  

Place a half of cup of diced yellow onion, one anchovy fillet and 1/4 cup of olive oil and let fry until slightly golden brown.

Pizza Preparation:

1. Prepare the Dough: Brush a ¼ cup of olive oil onto an 18" x 12" sheet pan. Spread the dough as much as possible within the pan. (Note: The dough will not stretch easily at this stage.) Place the pan with the dough in a warm area for one hour to rise. 

2. Shape the Crust: Spread the dough evenly throughout the pan to form the crust. Top with 5 ounces of diluted pizza sauce, leaving a small border around the edges. Place the pan back in a warm area for another hour to rise. 

3. Pre-bake: Preheat the oven to 475°F. Bake the pizza for approximately 10 minutes. 

4. Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread 16 ounces of pizza sauce evenly over the dough. 

5. Add Special Ingredients: Distribute the onion and anchovy oil evenly over the partially baked pizza. 

6. Finish Baking: Top with a pinch of dried oregano and 1 pound of whole-milk mozzarella cheese. Add any desired toppings. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly. 

7. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.r until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.

10. Enjoy!