Saint Joseph's Pizza: San Giuseppe Sfincioni
- 1/2 basic bread dough, recipe follows
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound broccoli, broken into 1-inch florets, stems sliced 1/4-inch thick
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 pound fresh ricotta
- 1/4 cup light red wine or white wine
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 package yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups semolina flour
- Preheat oven and baking tile to 500 degrees F.
- Split dough into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other, and roll out into 2 rounds about 12-inches in diameter, again 1 slightly larger than the other.
- Coat the paddle with the sea salt.
- Place the larger dough round on the paddle spread with coarse sea salt.
- In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the broccoli and cook until softened and light brown, stirring constantly, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Allow to cool.
- Season with several gratings of fresh nutmeg and salt and pepper.
- Smear the large dough round with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
- Spread ricotta over the dough and smear within 1-inch of the edge all around.
- Place the broccoli pieces on top of the ricotta, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil and breadcrumbs.
- Place the second dough round on top and press down on the edges to seal.
- Poke holes in the top layer.
- Drizzle lightly with water and some oil and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Combine the wine, water, and yeast in a large bowl and stir until dissolved.
- Add the honey, salt, and the olive oil and mix thoroughly.
- Add 1 cup of the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a loose batter.
- Add 2 more cups of the flour and stir with the spoon for 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate as much flour as possible.
- Bring the dough together by hand and turn out onto a floured board or marble surface.
- Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until you have a smooth, firm dough.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel.
- Set aside to rise in the warmest part of the kitchen for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, cut the risen dough into 2 equal pieces and knead each portion into a round.
- Cover again and let rise for 15 minutes.
- The dough is now ready to be used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/saint-josephs-pizza-san-giuseppe-sfincioni-recipe.html (may not work)