Sicilian Pizza

Sicilian pizza. Soft, fluffy and an Italian classic. Take note of this recipe by Luis Perez (@pizzawithperez).

Sicilian Pizza Dough Recipe

Step 1:

Add all the flour and yeast into the mixer bowl then mix on low for 2 minutes.

Step 2:

Gradually add 520g of water and continue to mix on the lowest speed until it begins to combine.

Step 3:

Once a mass is formed (after about 4-5 minutes of mixing) add the poolish and continue to mix on lowest speed.

Step 4:

Begin to slowly incorporate 32g of water to collect any unmixed flour left in the bowl.

Step 5:

Increase the mixer speed to 50% and add the salt.

Step 6:

Increase the mixer speed to 75% and gradually add in the olive oil.

Step 7:

Increase the mixer speed to 100% and incorporate the final 98g of water. Stop the mixer when the water has been absorbed and the dough is smooth.

Step 8:

Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes before removing from the mixer. Place into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours

Step 9:

Divide and ball the dough into 380g/13.4 oz balls, place into pans, cover and put back into the fridge for a further 8-24hrs.

Step 10:

Coat the pan and dough ball with oil, dimple and stretch the dough working it towards the corners of the pan.

Step 11:

Repeat this method 4-5 times at 5-minute intervals (cover between stretches).

Step 12:

Cover and allow the dough to proof at room temperature until the dough has doubled in volume.

Making & Baking

Step 13:

Preheat your Gozney Pizza Oven stone to 600°F/315°C. Dimple the dough and place the pan in the oven. Flame off, door on.

Step 14:

Bake for 2 minutes, then rotate the pan 180 degrees and bake for a further 2 minutes.

Step 15:

Remove the par-baked dough and rest at room temp.

Step 16:

Top with the sliced mozzarella and good quality tomato sauce. Drizzle the edges of the pizza with olive oil and place into your Gozney Dome with the flame off and door on.

Step 17:

Bake for 2 minutes, rotate 180 degrees and bake for a further 2 more minutes.

Step 18:

Remove the door and turn on the flame to colour the top of the pizza.

Step 19:

Rest for 1 minute on a cooling rack, garnish with chopped basil and grated pecorino Romano.

Step 20:

Slice into squares and enjoy!