Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line

(Classic clip from the movie the Princess Bride.)

Sorry, but I have to disagree with Vizzini here - what? inconceivable - because a good Sicilian is by far my favorite type of pizza - fresh or cold.

What is a Sicilian anyway?
A Sicilian is a square pizza with a thick crust. Now, you might find yourself saying, "So, it's a square deep-dish pizza? Big deal."

Not at all.

A Sicilian is baked on a sheet, not a pan or a deep dish. Instead of coating the sheet with a layer of flour (to ensure the dough doesn't stick to the pan), you use oil (the type of oil honestly doesn't matter, but extra virgin olive oil is always good). Oil gives the crust a softer, more bread-like texture that is a nice change of pace from typical American pizza.

Now, I could give the step-by-step, but I think a real pizza chef would say it better.


(The extra layer of mozzarella on the bottom is not typical of a Sicilian pizza, but still very delicious.)

Ingredients
To make a Sicilian at home, you'll only need 5 ingredients:
grated mozzarella cheese
pizza sauce
pizza dough (so much easier to purchase the dough than wait for it to rise)
olive oil
oregano


The Result
What makes the Sicilian special is that is truly tastes nothing like typical American pizza. The dough is light and fluffy. The cheese is thick and more cohesive. Even if slightly burnt, the crust will not be completely dry because of the olive oil added to the dough.

Well, now my mouth is watering. I guess I need to run to Tops, get some ingredients, and make a Sicilian.