Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Muffulette di San Martino: Sicily’s Story Told Through Bread
Discover Muffulette di San Martino, a traditional Sicilian bread steeped in heritage, perfect for sharing and packed with authentic flavours.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 600g fine semolina flour
- ✓ 10g fresh brewer’s yeast
- ✓ 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- ✓ 10g salt
- ✓ 1 tbsp honey
- ✓ 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Warm water, as needed
📊 Nutritional Information
To truly capture the spirit of 11th November, bake a batch of Muffulette di San Martino—soft, golden breads gently scented with fennel seeds. These delightful rolls are just the thing to enjoy warm, drizzled with good olive oil and accompanied by a glass of fresh young wine. Each bite is a celebration of the simple pleasures and warmth found at Sicilian gatherings.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Tip the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, honey, olive oil and fennel seeds.
- 2
Dissolve the yeast in a little warm water, then add to the flour mixture.
- 3
Gradually add more water, kneading until you have a soft, smooth dough.
- 4
Cover the bowl with a cloth and leave to rise in a warm spot for around 2 hours.
- 5
Once risen, divide the dough into 12 equal balls and place them on a floured baking tray.
- 6
Leave the dough to rest for another 30 minutes, then gently flatten each ball to form the traditional muffulette shape.
- 7
Bake in a preheated static oven at 200°C for about 15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- 8
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve drizzled with good olive oil, with anchovies, oregano or fresh primo sale cheese if you like.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer fennel flavour, lightly toast the fennel seeds in a dry pan before adding them to the dough. If you’d prefer a sweeter touch, sprinkle the muffulette with brown sugar and a drizzle of honey just after baking.
📦 Storage
- • Keep muffulette wrapped in a clean cotton tea towel for up to 2 days.
- • To refresh, warm them in the oven at 150°C for 5 minutes.
- • You can freeze them and thaw at room temperature when needed.
- • Avoid storing in plastic bags, as this can make the crust too soft.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy these muffulette with a glass of Menfi Bonera, a spicy, full-bodied Sicilian red wine that beautifully complements the sweet hint of honey and the fennel aroma.
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