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hands holding a slice of impanata siciliana, more on parchment paper, under a towel, around broccoli, tomatoes and a slice of impanata, on marble background

Impanata Siciliana Recipe

Simona
The impanata siciliana is typically made with a thick dough that encloses a rich and flavourful filling, vegetarian or meaty alike.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Savoury
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 People

Ingredients
  

  • For the dough
  • 450 g warm water
  • 15 g fresh brewer's yeast
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 300 g type 0 flour
  • 340 g semolina flour semola rimacinata
  • pinch of salt
  • For the filling
  • 2 potatoes sliced thinly
  • 400 g broccoli
  • 200 g sausage shredded
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 400 g cheese cut into small cubes
  • olive oil to cook the veggies and brush on top

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of your standing mixer, place the water, yeast, and sugar and combine for 1 minute.
  • Add both the flours and let it mix for two minutes.
  • Now add the salt and combine for a further 2 minutes.
  • Let the dough rise in the mixing bowl covered with cling film for 2 hours.
  • When it has risen, pour the dough onto a work surface dusted with semolina flour and knead quickly.
  • Divide the dough into two parts and shape them (with your hands) into 2 square loaves.
  • Let them rise for an hour.
  • In the meantime sautée the broccoli in a pan with the tomatoes and sausage for 15-20 minutes.
  • Roll out one loaf thinly with a rolling pin and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the entire surface of the dough with oil, then cover the entire surface with 2 layers of very thinly sliced, peeled potatoes, sprinkle with salt, then add the broccoli mix so it covers the potatoes. Finally, add the cubed cheese everywhere.
  • Roll out the second loaf of dough with a rolling pin and cover all the cheese, sealing the edges well with a fork.
  • Poke holes all over the surface of the dough with a fork and brush with a little oil.
  • Bake in a preheated ventilated oven at 240°C (464°F) on the lowest rack for 20 minutes, then lower the temperature to 180°C (356°F), move the baking sheet to the highest rack in the oven, and bake for 20-30 minutes (check for browning).
  • Remove from the oven and serve very hot.
Keyword impanata siciliana