Sfincione
Origin: 
Italy / Palermo, Sicily
- Dough
- Thick Sicilian-style dough
- Profile
- A thick, soft Sicilian pizza associated with Palermo. Also linked with the Palermitano name, its representative version combines tomato, onion, anchovy, oregano, and a scattering of breadcrumbs.
A note from Pizza Teto
Breadcrumbs give Sfincione its essential fragrant crunch, so watch them closely near the end of baking.
Mito asks Teto
Mito asks the simple pizza questions, and Teto answers them clearly.
Mito
What kind of pizza is Sfincione?
Teto
Sfincione is a pizza associated with Italy, Palermo, Sicily. A thick, soft Sicilian pizza associated with Palermo. Also linked with the Palermitano name, its representative version combines tomato, onion, anchovy, oregano, and a scattering of breadcrumbs.
Mito
Where is Sfincione from?
Teto
Sfincione is associated with Italy, Palermo, Sicily. PIZZA DB classifies it as a Sicilian pizza.
Mito
What toppings are used on Sfincione?
Teto
Sfincione uses onion, anchovy, oregano and olive oil. Its sauce style is Tomato, and its flavor style is Tomato.
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