Most frequently hired Realtor® in Canyon Creek - YOUR TRUSTED RESOURCE.

The temperatures in Austin have been sizzling! No rain in sight….how about a break from BBQ and the lake? Take take time to enjoy some authentic Italian flavors from the city of Taranto in Southern Italy….all are yours to be had on West 6th Street in downtown Austin! Casual summertime fun…enjoy!!

Luckys Puccias & Pizzeria                        http://www.luckyspuccias.com

Luckys serves up the only authentic wood fired Italian sandwiches known as the Puccia (Poo*chah). These are old Italian recipes that have been passed down for generations.  The bread is baked for the Puccias (like a pizza crust but lighter) and the pizzas in the traditional fashion using a wood fired oven.  Lucky learned ‘the way of the puccia’ in the city of Taranto in Southern Italy.  His deep passion for food and authentic Italian flavors bring you your own little taste of Italy right here in downtown Austin.  He starting out in a little trailer downtown, now having grown into this brick and mortar restaurant. There are several puccias to choose from.  There’s the Arrostita with roast beef, mozzarella, arugula, tomato and walnut sauce….or the Paesana with tuna pate, mixed greens, tomato and shaved red onion.  The Puccia Classica is made with smoked ham, fontina, mixed greens, tomato, onion and housemade chipotle mayo with a side of basil oil.

The Lucky Puccia is a favorite – here is the recipe courtesy of Luckys and the Cooking Channel:

Ingredients

Puccia Bread:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast (depending on weather)

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Chipotle Aioli:

• 1 small jar mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons chipotle powder

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

Basil Oil:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Chopped fresh basil

• 12 slices prosciutto

• 12 slices fresh mozzarella

• 12 tomato slices

• 4 large handfuls arugula

Directions

For the bread: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Combine 1 1/2 cups water and the olive oil in a large bowl. Mix in the salt and yeast. Slowly add in the flour and mix until a dough ball forms. Divide the dough into 4 sections. Roll out into round balls, and then let rise, 30 minutes to 1 hour.  Flatten the dough balls into round Puccia shapes, being careful not to flatten too much or it will not rise during baking. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil on top and spread with your fingertips.  Put the breads on a baking sheet and bake until the bread puffs up and has nice coloring, about 10 minutes. For best results, use a wood-burning oven!  For the chipotle aioli: Mix together the mayonnaise, chipotle powder, lime juice and garlic.  For the basil oil: Mix together the olive and chopped basil to taste.  Cut open all the buns. Spread chipotle aioli on the bottom of each, and then top with 3 slices of prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato. Finish with a handful of arugula. Spread the top buns with basil oil, and then close the sandwiches and serve.

Watch this video from the days when Lucky was still in his trailer…

Dorie’s Past Picks:

June 30    June 23    June 16   June 9   June 2    May 26    May 19    May 12    May 5    Apr 28    Apr 21    Apr 14    Apr 7    Mar 31    Mar 24    Mar 17    Mar 10   Mar 3   Feb. 24    Feb.17    Feb. 10   Feb. 3    Jan.27    Jan.20    Jan.13   Jan. 6    Dec.30    Dec. 23    Dec.16    Dec.9    Dec.2   Nov.25   Nov.18    Nov. 11    Nov.4    Oct. 28    Oct. 21    Oct. 14   Oct. 7    Sept. 30   Sept. 23    Sept. 16 Sept 9   Sept.2   Aug 26  Aug 19  Aug 12   Aug. 5    July 29   July 22    July 15    July 8    July 1    June 24   June 17   June 10   June 3   May 27   May 20    May 13   May 6   April 29   April 22   April 15  April 8  April 1  March 25  March 18    

You can also follow my pins on Pinterest….

As always, local events and information are brought to you as a courtesy of Dorie Dillard, Coldwell Banker United Realtors®, your NW Austin Real Estate Consultant. Please watch for future Dorie picks for Austin dining experiences!

If you are considering the sale or purchase of a NW Austin home I would love the opportunity to earn your business and exceed your expectations!

Search for homes in NW Austin

Save