Muffuletta
Muffuletta in Sicily have no resemblance to the Muffuletta in Canada. However, since we have so many Sicilian Immigrants in Canada and since my version was created by a Sicilian Immigrant, I thought it would be interesting to share this! Muffuletta in many parts of the world is known as the hearty deli sandwich packed with cold cut meats and cheeses, as found in the city of Montreal. This muffuletta actually has its origins in Sicily where a much simpler list of ingredients fill a round seeded bun and as tradition goes, is eaten on the Sicilian Festa dei Morti, “Day of the Dead”. Find out how to make both the Montreal and Sicilian version of the muffuletta sandwich, and discover the fascinating story behind this popular treat!
The muffuletta (or muffoletta, moffoletta, muffoletto, muffulietta, depending on the dialect) derives its name from Sicilian dialect that means ‘soft and spongy bread’. This soft round bun is so versatile and many locals use it as a sandwich to fill with local hams and cheeses.One particular occasion stands out however, which is the Festa dei Morti in November where an old tradition calls for a sandwich made with muffuletta filled with tomatoes, anchovies, oregano and cheese to be eaten in the morning as a start to the festivities. In some parts of Sicily, the tradition remains, but in all parts of the region, you will find many bakeries and street food vendors selling sandwiches from freshly baked muffuletta buns at any time of the year.
In Zesty Food section is featured a number of muffuletta sandwiches with delectable ingredients such as the Alici nella Meraviglia sandwich with anchovies and artichokes, and the Meravigliosa di Mare made with red shrimp and creamy stracciatella cheese. As you can tell, muffuletta is great to personalise to your taste – its spongy and crusty texture mix is sturdy enough to hold whichever fillings you choose. Find below how to make this bread, and the Italian version of a muffuletta sandwich, the most authentic Sicilian muffuletta that you will find on the Festa dei Morti, followed by a step by step recipe for the famous Montreal muffuletta that over time, gave this simple bun its worldwide fame.
Ingrediants
Olive oil3-4 anchovies in oil, drained½ tomato, slicedPinch of salt and pepperPinch of dried oregano2 teaspoons grated primosale cheese
FAMOUS MONTREAL MUFFULETTA
2 tablespoons of olive salad25 g sliced Genoa salami25 g sliced hot capocollo25 g sliced provolone cheese2 thick slices of mozzarella25 g sliced mortadella25 g sliced prosciutto
Preparation
Split the bread in half and divide the olive salad on both halves of the bread. Lay the salami on the bottom half of the bread followed by all the ingredients in the above order. Close the sandwich, and serve.
Interesting fact
So, what is a Muffuletta sandwich exactly, and where does it come from? According to Dana Logsdon who writes for the New Orleans Historical website, a Muffuletta “is one of New Orleans’ most iconic and identifiable dishes. Made on large rounds of sesame bread and layered with olive salad, salami, prosciutto, mortadella, provolone and Swiss cheese; the muffaletta is clearly Italian in spirit and yet no such sandwich exists in Italy. Instead, it is the creation of Sicilian immigrants who arrived in the Port of New Orleans from the Port of Palermo in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. These new inhabitants brought with them strong customs and recipes that were joined with already vibrant local food traditions and ingredients.” The first Muffuletta sandwich is attributed to Mr. Salvatore Lupo, of Central Grocery store, who in 1906 started to fill classic muffuletto sesame bread with charcuterie, cheese and olives, and so the sandwich was born.
Muffuletta in Sicily have no resemblance to the Muffuletta in Canada. However, since we have so many Sicilian Immigrants in Canada and since my version was created by a Sicilian Immigrant, I thought it would be interesting to share this! Muffuletta in many parts of the world is known as the hearty deli sandwich packed with cold cut meats and cheeses, as found in the city of Montreal. This muffuletta actually has its origins in Sicily where a much simpler list of ingredients fill a round seeded bun and as tradition goes, is eaten on the Sicilian Festa dei Morti, “Day of the Dead”. Find out how to make both the Montreal and Sicilian version of the muffuletta sandwich, and discover the fascinating story behind this popular treat!
The muffuletta (or muffoletta, moffoletta, muffoletto, muffulietta, depending on the dialect) derives its name from Sicilian dialect that means ‘soft and spongy bread’. This soft round bun is so versatile and many locals use it as a sandwich to fill with local hams and cheeses.
One particular occasion stands out however, which is the Festa dei Morti in November where an old tradition calls for a sandwich made with muffuletta filled with tomatoes, anchovies, oregano and cheese to be eaten in the morning as a start to the festivities. In some parts of Sicily, the tradition remains, but in all parts of the region, you will find many bakeries and street food vendors selling sandwiches from freshly baked muffuletta buns at any time of the year.
In Zesty Food section is featured a number of muffuletta sandwiches with delectable ingredients such as the Alici nella Meraviglia sandwich with anchovies and artichokes, and the Meravigliosa di Mare made with red shrimp and creamy stracciatella cheese. As you can tell, muffuletta is great to personalise to your taste – its spongy and crusty texture mix is sturdy enough to hold whichever fillings you choose. Find below how to make this bread, and the Italian version of a muffuletta sandwich, the most authentic Sicilian muffuletta that you will find on the Festa dei Morti, followed by a step by step recipe for the famous Montreal muffuletta that over time, gave this simple bun its worldwide fame.
Ingrediants
Olive oil
3-4 anchovies in oil, drained
½ tomato, sliced
Pinch of salt and pepper
Pinch of dried oregano
2 teaspoons grated primosale cheese
FAMOUS MONTREAL MUFFULETTA
2 tablespoons of olive salad
25 g sliced Genoa salami
25 g sliced hot capocollo
25 g sliced provolone cheese
2 thick slices of mozzarella
25 g sliced mortadella
25 g sliced prosciutto
Preparation
Split the bread in half and divide the olive salad on both halves of the bread. Lay the salami on the bottom half of the bread followed by all the ingredients in the above order. Close the sandwich, and serve.
Interesting fact
So, what is a Muffuletta sandwich exactly, and where does it come from? According to Dana Logsdon who writes for the New Orleans Historical website, a Muffuletta “is one of New Orleans’ most iconic and identifiable dishes. Made on large rounds of sesame bread and layered with olive salad, salami, prosciutto, mortadella, provolone and Swiss cheese; the muffaletta is clearly Italian in spirit and yet no such sandwich exists in Italy. Instead, it is the creation of Sicilian immigrants who arrived in the Port of New Orleans from the Port of Palermo in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. These new inhabitants brought with them strong customs and recipes that were joined with already vibrant local food traditions and ingredients.” The first Muffuletta sandwich is attributed to Mr. Salvatore Lupo, of Central Grocery store, who in 1906 started to fill classic muffuletto sesame bread with charcuterie, cheese and olives, and so the sandwich was born.
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