Sicilian Pizza (Grandma Pie) | Perfect Pan Pizza for Your Home Oven
This Sicilian pizza, also known as grandma pie, is the perfect pizza to make in a regular home oven. Unlike Neapolitan pizza, which is difficult to reproduce without a wood-fired oven, Sicilian-style pizza delivers a thick, crispy, olive-oil-rich crust that works beautifully at home.
Ingredients
- 1,200 g strong bread flour e.g., Super K with 17.2% protein
- 780 ml water 65% hydration
- 16 g dry yeast
- ½ tbsp honey
- 30 g sea salt
- Olive oil for dough handling and pan
- 100 g grated Parmesan or mix with Pecorino
- Grated mozzarella or similar Greek cheese
- Crushed tomatoes with basil olive oil, salt, and pepper (marinara sauce)
- Thinly sliced fresh tomatoes
- Italian air-dried salami sliced
- Green horn peppers Florina peppers, thinly sliced
- Fresh mushrooms thinly sliced
Instructions
Prepare the Yeast
- Mix 16 g dry yeast with lukewarm water and ½ tbsp honey.
- Let it sit until bubbly and foamy (proofed).
Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, whisk 30 g sea salt into 1,200 g flour.
- Gradually mix in the yeasted water using a spiral mixer or stand mixer.
- Knead for 15–20 minutes, ensuring the dough does not overheat.
- Once dough is tight and elastic, divide into 2 portions and shape into balls.
- Lightly oil your hands, work surface, and bowls. Place dough in bowls, cover, and let rise 30–45 minutes until doubled.
First Shaping & Rest
- Oil a baking dish generously (3–4 tbsp).
- Transfer one dough ball to the dish and press/stretch it gently towards the edges.
- Cover with foil and let rest 15–20 minutes to relax the gluten.
Final Shaping & Toppings
- After resting, stretch dough fully towards the corners.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle with a thin layer of grated Parmesan.
- Add grated mozzarella generously.
- Layer thin slices of tomato, salami, green peppers, and mushrooms on top.
Baking
- Preheat oven to maximum temperature (≈250°C / 500°F).
- Bake pizza on the middle rack for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve
- Let pizza rest briefly to avoid burns.
- Cut into squares—the corner pieces are the best!
- Enjoy your cheesy, slightly messy, and delicious Sicilian grandma pie.