Italian Easter Pie (pizzagaina) Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 to 5 c. flour, more if needed
  • 1/2 c. whole lowfat milk, scalded
  • 1/2 c. water, lukewarm
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 5 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp butter flavored Crisco
  • 3 tbsp lard
  • 3 tbsp buttermilk or possibly lowfat sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 large eggs (for dough)
  • 1 egg, boiled
  • 1 egg, mixed with 1 tbsp water for glaze
  • 1/2 pound mortadella, sliced and minced
  • 1/2 pound provolone, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound capicola (warm ham), very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto, very thinly sliced
  • 2-3 slices each pepperoni or possibly salami, minced
  • 1-2 slices sopressato, minced (optional)
  • 1 1/2 c. ricotta
  • 1 entire basket Easter cheese (fromaggio fresca)
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp romano cheese, freshly grated
  • 3/4 tsp whole black peppercorns, cracked

Description

In The Bowl Of An Electric Mixer, Put Together Salt, 2 Tbsp Sugar, And 4 1/2 Cups Flour. Using The Dough Hook Attachment, Work 3 Tbsp Butter, 3 Tbsp Of Lard, And 2 Tbsp Butter…

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