Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Cuḍḍuruni di Lentini with Tender Broccoletti: Rustic Sicilian Focaccia
Dive into the heart of Sicilian peasant cooking with this fragrant focaccia filled with seasonal greens and cheese, straight from Lentini’s kitchens.
🛒 Ingredients
▸ For the dough
- ✓ 350 g semolina flour
- ✓ 15 g fresh yeast
- ✓ 2 teaspoons sugar
- ✓ Water, as needed
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
▸ For the filling
- ✓ 500 g tenderstem broccoli or similar greens
- ✓ Sicilian tomato extract
- ✓ 150 g primo sale cheese
- ✓ 2 spring onions
- ✓ A handful of pitted black olives
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ Salt
📊 Nutritional Information
If you fancy bringing a true taste of Sicily to your table, look no further than Cuḍḍuruni di Lentini with broccoletti. This charming rustic focaccia, bursting with flavour and fragrant aromas, captures the warmth of traditional Siracusan fare. Best enjoyed warm, it’s a delightful mix of seasonal vegetables, creamy cheese, and rich extra virgin olive oil.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Start by making the dough: combine the semolina, caster sugar, fresh yeast, and gradually add water until you achieve a smooth, soft dough.
- 2
Pour in some olive oil and a pinch of salt, knead again, then cover and leave to prove for around an hour.
- 3
Blanch the broccoletti briefly, then set aside to cool.
- 4
Roll the dough out into a thin round and spread Sicilian tomato purée over half of it.
- 5
Top the sauced half with the cooled broccoletti, sliced primo sale, chopped spring onions, and pieces of black olive.
- 6
Season with freshly ground black pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly to seal.
- 7
Prick the surface lightly with a fork, brush with more olive oil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (fan 180°C) for about 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
💡 Tips and Variations
Feel free to swap broccoletti for chard or spinach for a milder twist. For a savoury depth, add a few anchovy fillets. This focaccia is just as lovely served cold the following day.
📦 Storage
- • Keep covered with a cotton cloth at room temperature for up to a day.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 5 minutes before serving for that fresh-from-the-oven feel.
- • Cooked focaccia can be frozen for up to 2 months — simply thaw at room temperature before reheating.
🍷 Pairing
Serve your Cuḍḍuruni di Lentini alongside a glass of rich Sicilian Rosso Riserva Sambuca, a robust wine that beautifully complements the crisp crust and aromatic filling.
I truly hope this lovely rustic focaccia finds a special place in your kitchen. It’s a heartwarming slice of Sicilian tradition that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends, whether as a satisfying snack or part of a relaxed supper. So roll up your sleeves, and bring a taste of Siracusa to your home — I promise it’ll be a delicious adventure worth taking!
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