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Guastedda Ennese: Rustic Focaccia from the Heart of Sicily
Discover Guastedda Ennese, the traditional focaccia from Enna, packed with cured meats and pecorino cheese. Crispy on the outside, soft and flavourful within!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 600 g focaccia dough
- ✓ 150 g pancetta
- ✓ 150 g salami
- ✓ 300 g fresh pecorino (primo sale)
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
If you want to bring the genuine flavours of Sicily’s inland to your table, try making Guastedda Ennese—a rustic, fragrant focaccia typical of Enna. Brimming with delicious cured meats and fresh pecorino cheese, it’s ideal for a cosy supper or a sunny picnic. The aroma wafting from the oven will win you over from the very first sniff!
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Prepare the focaccia dough following your favourite base recipe and leave it to rise until it has doubled in size.
- 2
Chop the pancetta and salami into small pieces, cut the pecorino cheese into cubes and combine everything in a bowl.
- 3
Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, giving it a good mix to blend the flavours.
- 4
Divide the dough into two portions and roll out into two rounds or rectangles to fit your baking tray.
- 5
Grease the tray lightly with olive oil and lay down the first dough layer.
- 6
Spread the meat and cheese filling evenly over the base, then cover with the second dough layer.
- 7
Seal the edges carefully and brush the top with an equal mix of olive oil and water.
- 8
Let it rest for 30 minutes, then prick the surface a few times with a fork.
- 9
Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (fan off) for about 45 minutes, until beautifully golden and crisp.
- 10
Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra punch, add pitted black olives or gently caramelised onions to the filling. If you prefer a milder cheese, swap the primo sale pecorino for fresh tuma.
📦 Storage
- • Keep covered with a clean cotton cloth at room temperature for up to 1 day.
- • Warm it through in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes before serving.
- • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- • You can freeze the cooked focaccia and reheat it straight from frozen in the oven when needed.
🍷 Pairing
Serve your Guastedda Ennese alongside a glass of Contessa Entellina Merlot Riserva – a rich, velvety red that perfectly complements the rustic, savoury flavours of this focaccia.
Give this rustic Sicilian focaccia a go at home—you’ll love the way it fills your kitchen with warmth and wonderful aromas. It’s perfect for sharing with family and friends, whether for a relaxed dinner or a casual gathering. Do give it a whirl and pass on the joy of this hearty, authentic slice of Sicily!
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