This is an Italian Easter tradition
Ingredients
Serves
8-10
For the Dough:
1 Lb Flour2 EggsPinch of salt1/2 Lb Butter, coldMilk, as much as needed
For the Filling:
1 Lb Basket Cheese or Ricotta cheese
3 Eggs +1 egg for the egg wash
1/4 Lb Provolone - Sharp
1/4 Lb Mozzarella
4 Tbs Grated Pecorino cheese
1/4 Lb Prosciutto
1/4 Lb Sopressata
1/4 Lb Mortadella
Fresh black pepper, as desired
Directions/Steps
Prepare the Dough:
In a stand mixer, add the flour, salt and the butter cut in cubes.Let the flour absorb all the butter. Add the eggs and let them mix well.Add enough milk (about 1/4 + Cups) until you have a firm ball of dough.Let it rest.
Prepare the Filling:
Cut all the meats and cheeses in small cubes and put in a large bowl.Add the grated Pecorino and mix.Add the eggs and mix.Add the basket cheese and mix well. Add fresh black pepper as desired. Set aside.
Assemble the Pizza Rustica:
Preheat the oven at 350F Butter and flour a 9" springform pan.Cut a little less than 1/3 of the dough and set aside.With a rolling pin, roll the large piece of dough in a thin circle.Place the dough over the springform pan so that it overflows the borders of the pan.Add the filing and spread it evenly.With a sharp knife, cut the excess dough from around the border of the pan.With the remaining dough, roll it thin and with a ravioli cutter, cut strips to make the criss-cross strips and arrange them on top of the filling.Wet the strips with egg wash and bake for about 1 hr and 15 mins.
http://www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/nonnas-pizza-rustica.html
Ingredients
Serves
8-10
For the Dough:
1 Lb Flour2 EggsPinch of salt1/2 Lb Butter, coldMilk, as much as needed
For the Filling:
1 Lb Basket Cheese or Ricotta cheese
3 Eggs +1 egg for the egg wash
1/4 Lb Provolone - Sharp
1/4 Lb Mozzarella
4 Tbs Grated Pecorino cheese
1/4 Lb Prosciutto
1/4 Lb Sopressata
1/4 Lb Mortadella
Fresh black pepper, as desired
Directions/Steps
Prepare the Dough:
In a stand mixer, add the flour, salt and the butter cut in cubes.Let the flour absorb all the butter. Add the eggs and let them mix well.Add enough milk (about 1/4 + Cups) until you have a firm ball of dough.Let it rest.
Prepare the Filling:
Cut all the meats and cheeses in small cubes and put in a large bowl.Add the grated Pecorino and mix.Add the eggs and mix.Add the basket cheese and mix well. Add fresh black pepper as desired. Set aside.
Assemble the Pizza Rustica:
Preheat the oven at 350F Butter and flour a 9" springform pan.Cut a little less than 1/3 of the dough and set aside.With a rolling pin, roll the large piece of dough in a thin circle.Place the dough over the springform pan so that it overflows the borders of the pan.Add the filing and spread it evenly.With a sharp knife, cut the excess dough from around the border of the pan.With the remaining dough, roll it thin and with a ravioli cutter, cut strips to make the criss-cross strips and arrange them on top of the filling.Wet the strips with egg wash and bake for about 1 hr and 15 mins.
http://www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/nonnas-pizza-rustica.html