Sicilian Pizza Recipe
This Sicilian pizza recipe is thick, fluffy, and baked in a sheet pan for a perfectly crispy bottom and soft interior. Made with simple ingredients and 100% halal toppings, it’s ideal for family dinners, parties, or special occasions. Easy to prepare, filling, and customizable, this homemade Sicilian-style pizza delivers authentic Italian bakery flavor right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water lukewarm
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse salt
For the Toppings
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 8 oz sliced mozzarella
- ¼ lb halal beef or chicken pepperoni
- ¼ lb halal beef or chicken sausage optional
- 2 sliced mushrooms optional
- ½ sliced green bell pepper optional
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan microbial rennet
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth.
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1–1½ hours).
- Oil a rectangular sheet pan generously. Stretch dough into pan.
- Let dough rise again in pan for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Brush dough with garlic oil, add sliced mozzarella, then crushed tomatoes.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, halal meats, and vegetables.
- Bake on lower rack for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with basil and Parmesan. Slice into squares and serve.