Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Focaccia Topped to Perfection: A Traditional and Tasty Starter
Explore the recipe for Sicilian dressed focaccia—a delicious, versatile starter that’s perfect for any occasion!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 600 g focaccia dough
- ✓ 500 g ripe Pachino cherry tomatoes
- ✓ 200 g primo sale cheese
- ✓ 2 salted sardines
- ✓ A sprig of basil
- ✓ Oregano
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Sicilian dressed focaccia is a true celebration of the island’s rich culinary heritage. With its soft, spongy dough topped generously with ripe cherry tomatoes, salted sardines, and fresh primo sale cheese, this focaccia captures the authentic flavours of Sicily. Ideal as a starter or a snack, it’s perfect for summer evenings shared with friends, perhaps enjoyed outdoors with a gentle sea breeze. The intoxicating aroma of oregano and basil mingles with the scent of freshly baked bread, creating a truly memorable sensory experience.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Gently knead the bread dough with oiled hands to form four slightly flattened rolls.
- 2
Whisk together water and olive oil to make a light glaze, then brush this over the focaccia using a cooking brush.
- 3
Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven at 220°C for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- 4
Once cooked, slice the focaccia in half horizontally and fill with deboned, desalinated sardines, torn basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, and slices of primo sale cheese.
- 5
Sprinkle with oregano and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- 6
Serve the Sicilian dressed focaccia warm.
💡 Tips and Variations
Feel free to swap the cherry tomatoes for courgettes or other vegetables you prefer. Adding sliced onions can lend a lovely new dimension. For a crispier focaccia, simply bake for a few extra minutes.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • Cooked focaccia can be frozen for up to a month.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy the Sicilian dressed focaccia alongside a glass of Menfi Ansonica, a still white wine with delicate aromas and a harmonious flavour, served chilled between 10 and 12°C.
Why not bring a little slice of Sicily into your kitchen? This dressed focaccia is wonderfully straightforward and packed with flavour—ideal for sharing with family and friends. Whether for a casual get-together or a sunny afternoon, it’s sure to become a beloved favourite. Give it a go, and don’t forget to pass it around—good food is best enjoyed together!
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