Broccoli Scaccia is a favorite from my native city of Ragusa.
This is a traditional treat which is enjoyed on picnics and when people get together. I hope that you will try and enjoy this novel way to eat broccoli!

Ingredients:
Dough for Scaccie or Broccoli Pies, makes 2
8 cups flour
1 Tablespoon SAFInstant Yeast
1/2 cup lard or Vegetable Shortening
1 Tablespoon salt
2 cups warm water

Filling for 2 Scaccie
Dough divided in half
2 bunches of broccoli
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 ozs tomato pate
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Lb.Italian Pork Sausage with casing removed OR 1 package of vegan sausage (Field roast, beyond sausage)

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Sicilian Feasts https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Feast...
The Cooking of Emilia-Romagna: Culinary Treasures of Northern Italy https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...
Language and Travel Guide to Sicily https://www.amazon.com/Language-Trave...
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