Pizza Rustica

Name: Pizza Rustica
Yield: Makes one 10-inch deep-dish pie, serves 8 to 10 slices (level: challenging)
Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons Crisco, cold; 1/2 cup warm water; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 2 large eggs (for the egg wash); 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 1/2 cups ricotta; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 3 ounces sopressata, cut into 1/8-inch cubes; 3 ounces prosciutto, cut into 1/8-inch cubes; 2 ounces capicola, cut into 1/8-inch cubes; 3 links sweet Italian sausage, broiled, skinned, and chopped; 8 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 8 ounces basket cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 4 large hard-boiled eggs, cut into quarters

January 24, 2012

Traditionally served at an Easter brunch or dinner, this pie is also a great brunch option on any day of the year. There’s no doubt that this pie is a full-size meal, with its combination of a creamy ricotta base and all the meat your heart desires. There are as many variations of this recipe as there are Italian families; the following is my favorite combination. Feel free to mix and match meats and cheeses according to your preferences.

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