How can a Sicilian pizza be prepared?

Ingredients Needed:

- Pizza dough

- Tomato sauce

- Shredded mozzarella cheese

- Olive oil

- Dried oregano

- Salt and pepper

Recipe:

1. Prepare the Pizza Dough:

- If using store-bought pizza dough, follow the package instructions.

- If making homemade dough, mix yeast, water, sugar, salt, and flour to form a soft and elastic dough. Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. Let the dough rise in a covered bowl until doubled in size.

2. Assemble the Pizza:

- Preheat the oven to around 450-475°F (230-245°C).

- Grease a rectangular baking tray or pizza pan with olive oil.

- Roll out the pizza dough to a rectangle, slightly thicker than a regular pizza. Place the dough on the prepared baking tray.

- Spread a generous amount of tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.

3. Seasoning and Drizzle:

- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top of the cheese.

- Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste over the pizza.

4. Bake the Pizza:

- Place the rectangular Sicilian pizza in the preheated oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes.

- The pizza should be golden brown and the cheese melted and bubbly.

5. Serve and Slice:

- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

- Cut into rectangular slices and serve hot.

Note:

- To create a crunchy bottom crust, preheat the baking tray in the oven before placing the pizza dough.

- You can also add additional toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, or any other desired ingredients before adding the cheese.