Sicilian Double Stuffed Pizza (Sfincione)
- 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing top of pizza and drizzling
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup quartered artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red bell peppers
- 1/3 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 2/3 cup grated feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 double recipe Oregano Pizza Dough, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- Place sun-dried tomatoes, the olive oil from their jar, and garlic cloves in a food processor or blender.
- Process on high, slowly drizzling in extra olive oil if needed to form a thick puree.
- Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss eggplant with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until browned and tender.
- Cool slightly.
- Place baking stone on lowest oven rack and increase temperature to 500 degrees F.
- Place one of the oregano pizza dough circles on a baker's peel or baking sheet sprinkled with 2 tablespoons of cornmeal.
- Spread about 3/4 cup of the sun-dried tomato pesto on the dough circle, leaving a 3/4-inch border.
- Place roasted eggplant, artichoke hearts, olives, capers, and feta cheese on top of pesto.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over vegetables.
- Moisten the edges of the crust with a bit of water, then top with the remaining Oregano Pizza Dough circle, pressing the edges together firmly.
- Crimp the edges decoratively, if desired.
- Brush the top crust lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
- Cut 4 vents in the top of the crust to let the steam escape, or dock with a pastry docker if available.
- Bake until the bottom crust is browned and the top and edges are golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Note: Any remaining sundried tomato pesto may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Makes a wonderful sandwich spread as well as a nice addition to vinaigrettes.
- 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
- 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Yellow cornmeal, for sprinkling the baking sheet
- In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, honey, and 1 tablespoon oil, stirring to combine.
- Let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir together the flour and oregano.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of the flour mixture and the salt, mixing by hand until it is all incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Continue adding the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, working the dough after each addition, until all the flour is incorporated but the dough is still slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but still slightly tacky, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Oil a large mixing bowl with remaining olive oil.
- Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat with the oil.
- Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm place, free from drafts until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12-inch circle.
- Yield: 1 (15-inch) pizza dough
tomatoes, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, eggplant, quartered artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, olives, capers, feta cheese, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, dough, parmesan
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/sicilian-double-stuffed-pizza-sfincione-recipe.html (may not work)