Fried sfincionelli They are of indescribable goodness. We are already fervent supporters of the classic Palermo sfincione, with its sauce onions and the grated caciocavallo. But as we know, what’s fried is always better. So the same seasoning put on a fried dough absolutely could not leave us indifferent. The procedure is similar to that of Fried pizzas, simple and quick to follow. The difference is that the sfincionelli are slightly shaped more elongated and the end result is a little crispier. Perfect to accompany onions.
Fried sfincionelli
Ingredients x 10
- 00 flour 400 g
- semolina 100 g
- fresh brewer’s yeast 12 g
- salt 12 g
- water 300 ml
- white onions 2
- tomato puree 500 ml
- anchovies in oil 10
- caciocavallo 1 slice
- grated caciocavallo cheese
- bread crumbs
- Origan
- extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
The first thing to do to prepare fried sfincionelli it’s the dough. Sift the flour and arrange them on the work surface in the classic shape to fountain. Place the yeast and water in the center and start kneading. Add the salt and mix until you obtain a smooth dough. Cover with cling film and leave to rise in the oven with the light on for 4 hours. Meanwhile, prepare the onion saucejust follow the traditional sfincione recipe. Once the time has passed, take the dough again and work it again. Stretch it to form a loaf and cut it into 10 parts. Spread each part into an elongated shape, without flattening them too much.
Cover the bottom of a pan with extra virgin olive oil and bring to temperature, then fry the sfincionelli over medium heat. If bubbles form prick them helping yourself with a fork. Brown on both sides and drain on absorbent paper to remove excess grease. Place them on a baking tray, cover them with the onion sauce and sprinkle with black pepper and oregano. Complete with grated caciocavallo and shredded caciocavallo. Add some breadcrumbs and cook in the oven 180 degrees for 10 minutes. Your fried sfincionelli they are ready. Enjoy your meal.