Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Trapani-Style Pizza Rianata: A Fragrant Taste of Sicilian Oregano and Sea Air
Dive into the bold flavours of Trapani with this traditional Sicilian pizza topped with ripe tomatoes, anchovies, and fragrant oregano—a true taste of the Mediterranean coast!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 500g semolina flour
- ✓ 25g fresh yeast
- ✓ 1kg ripe tomatoes
- ✓ 8 cloves Nubia red garlic
- ✓ 100g grated Sicilian DOP Pecorino
- ✓ A bunch of fresh parsley
- ✓ 100g anchovy fillets in oil
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- ✓ Sicilian oregano, to taste
- ✓ Salt, to taste
📊 Nutritional Information
If you fancy capturing the soul of western Sicily in a single bite, the Trapani-style pizza rianata is your perfect ticket. Made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, Pecorino cheese, and a generous sprinkle of oregano, it’s one of the most aromatic and flavoursome pizzas on the island. The rustic dough and rich Mediterranean toppings make it ideal for sharing around the dinner table with good company.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Dissolve the yeast in 200ml lukewarm water with the sugar and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt, then pour in the yeast mixture, gradually adding water while you mix.
- 3
Knead the dough for about 20 minutes until you achieve a smooth, elastic texture.
- 4
Shape the dough into a ball, score a cross on top, and cover it to prove in a warm spot for 2 hours.
- 5
Divide the dough into portions and roll out onto well-oiled round baking trays.
- 6
Top with peeled, chopped tomatoes, broken anchovy fillets, and thinly sliced garlic.
- 7
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, grated Pecorino, and plenty of Sicilian oregano.
- 8
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 9
Bake in a preheated oven at 250°C for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and scented with oregano.
- 10
Serve the pizza rianata trapanese hot, cut into slices, with a glass of Sicilian red wine.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer touch, try adding slices of mozzarella (known locally as ‘rianella’). If you prefer milder flavours, reduce the garlic and swap ripe tomatoes for cherry tomatoes.
📦 Storage
- • Keep any leftover pizza covered with cling film at room temperature for up to a day.
- • Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C for 8 to 10 minutes to restore its crispness.
- • You can also freeze the cooked pizza and warm it straight from frozen when needed.
🍷 Pairing
Serve your pizza rianata trapanese with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG—a rounded, aromatic red wine that perfectly complements the Pecorino and the punchy notes of garlic and oregano.
This pizza rianata is a wonderful way to bring a slice of Sicilian sunshine to your kitchen. Whether enjoyed with family or friends, it’s sure to spark joy and warm conversations. Give it a go, share the love, and let the flavours of the Mediterranean brighten up your table!
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