Sfincione = Sicilian Pizza Made With a Focaccia-Like Dough

Name: Sfincione = Sicilian Pizza Made With a Focaccia-Like Dough
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ cup EVOO; 10 basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves; lightly smashed; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Two 32-ounce cans crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup milk; slightly warmed to 110°F; One ¼-ounce packet active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons sugar; 6 cups bread flour; ¼ cup "00" flour; plus more for dusting; 2 tablespoons EVOO; 8 slices white bread; ends preferable; ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 4 anchovy fillets (optional); 3 onions; thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 cups Brodo di Mamma (above) or tomato puree; ¼ cup EVOO; plus 3 tablespoons for drizzling

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"Heirloom Kitchen" author Anna Gass shares her sfincione (Sicilian pizza), a supple focaccia-like dough piled with cheese, an oniony sauce + breadcrumbs.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:12:48 GMT