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White Sicilian Pizza with Flaky, Pastry-Style Crust

A delicious pizza with a white sauce

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings (Two 10-inch pizzas)
Calories: 874 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading and dusting pizza peel
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, cubed and chilled (½ cup )
  • ⅔ cup warm water
  • ½ teaspoon instant yeast
For the pizza:
  • olive oil
  • shredded Provolone cheese or a mozzarella/provolone mix - I used about 1½ cups per pizza
  • grated romano cheese
  • garlic powder
  • dried basil
  • dried oregano
  • roma tomatoes thinly sliced
  • garlic cloves finely minced (I used 2 cloves per pizza)
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

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  1. 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (or as hot as your oven will get). If using a pizza stone, preheat it along with the oven. If not using a pizza stone, line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Add the cubed, chilled butter and, using a pastry blender or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it is mostly incorporated and looks like coarse sand. In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the warm water and instant yeast. Add to the flour mixture and, using a fork, combine until the mixture is evenly moistened. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for a minute or so until the dough comes together and is smooth. Divide the dough in two, shape into balls, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let rest for about 30 minutes.
  3. 3. If using a pizza stone, do the shaping on a floured pizza peel, if not, do the shaping directly on the parchment-lined baking sheet (flour as needed). Take one piece of dough and shape into a 10-inch circle. I just use my hands, but you can use a rolling pin if that's easier for you, just use a light touch. With a fork, prick the surface of the dough and bake for approximately 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, brush with olive oil, and top with Romano cheese, garlic powder, dried basil and oregano, then top with shredded provolone cheese. Add the slices of tomato, the garlic, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and additional Romano cheese, if desired. Return to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and begins to brown. Repeat with the second half of dough.

Nutrition Information

Calories 874kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 33g (165%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 1683mg (70%) Potassium 461mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2405IU (48%) Vitamin C 13.7mg (15%) Calcium 912mg (91%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (Two 10-inch pizzas)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 874

% Daily Value*

Calories 874kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 33g 165%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 1683mg 70%
Potassium 461mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2405IU 48%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 15%
Calcium 912mg 91%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.