You do not say if it is a sweet or savoury bread? Scacciata -- Sicilian Cheese Pie
This is a Sicilian specialty that Fernanda Gosetti presents in discussing Caciocavallo in her Grande Libro dei Formaggi; since Caciocavallo and Provolone are quite similar either cheese will work in preparing the recipe. To serve 6 you will need: About 2 pounds (800 g) fresh bread dough (either make your own or buy it from your baker) 1/2 pound (250 g) mild Caciocavallo or Provolone, cut into thin strips 1/4 pound (100 g) very fresh rendered lard 3 ounces (75 g) salted anchovy filets, rinsed and boned 3 ripe plum tomatoes, blached, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips An onion, thinly sliced 10 black olives, pitted Salt and pepper to taste A 10-inch (25 cm) diameter cake or pie pan Preheat your oven to 380 F (190 C). Briefly knead the dough and divide it into two pieces, one somewhat larger than the other. Roll the larger one out and use it to line the pan. Lay the strips of cheese over the dough, followed by the tomatoes, anchovies, and olives. Lay the sliced onion over all, dot it with half the lard, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roll out the second piece of dough and use it to cover the pie, tamping down the edges with a fork so they stick. Dot the top of the pie with the remaining lard, make a few holes in the crust with a fork to let the steam escape, and bake the scacciata for about 40 minutes. Serve it hot. ----- Original Message ----- From: Shannon To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 11:28 PM Subject: [BREAD-RECIPE] In need of recipe please! I have searched for years for a bread my mother made before she passed away in '92. Her bosses mother from Sicily taught her to make it. Now, keep in mind, we are from Texas and pronounce things differently, but she referred to it as 'chowda' and no, its not challah. I do remember some of the ingredients such as oleo, and possibly some sort of cheese. It had a filling with these ingredients inside, and once baked, did not melt but formed a soft cheese like consistency. It also had sesame seeds sprinkled on top. If any of this rings a bell with someone, please let me know. Over the years Ive dreamed of finding the recipe as I was not able to have hers after she passed on. TIA Shannon Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BREAD-RECIPE/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
