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Sicilian Pizza Dough Recipe

Authentic Sicilian pizza dough recipe, inspired by Nick Stellino! This versatile dough makes four delicious calzones or two incredible pizzas. The secret? Thinly sliced toppings and a light hand! Our favorite pizza combination features feta, garlic, Parmesan, spinach, toasted pine nuts, tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Prepare for a taste of Sicily in your own kitchen! This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for both pizza and calzone lovers.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 510.4 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 4.6 (68 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sicilian Pizza Dough

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How to Make Sicilian Pizza Dough

  1. Coat a large bowl with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 cup of warm water (105-115°F). Let stand for 10 minutes, until foamy.
  3. Place 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in the large, oiled bowl.
  4. Place 1 cup of all-purpose flour on a clean work surface.
  5. Gently pour the olive oil into the yeast mixture, then pour the entire yeast mixture into the bowl with the 3 cups of flour.
  6. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just begins to come together.
  7. Turn the dough out onto the floured work surface.
  8. With well-floured hands, knead the dough, incorporating the reserved 1 cup of flour gradually, until a smooth, elastic dough ball forms (about 8-10 minutes).
  9. Place the dough in the oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  10. Punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough in half.
  11. For pizza: Roll out half the dough into a desired shape and thickness for your pizza crust. Crimp the edges. Brush the edges with olive oil. Add your favorite toppings (see description for our suggestion!). Bake on a pizza stone or baking sheet at 425°F (220°C) for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. For calzones: Follow steps for pizza dough but then form half the dough into individual balls or flatten the dough. Fill with desired ingredients (feta, spinach, etc). Fold over and seal well. Bake on a pizza stone or baking sheet at 425°F (220°C) for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

4g

Carbs

32g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Healthy Main Dish Eggs Dairy Oven European Low Fat Vegetarian Pizza Italian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something Equipment