Pizza Ripiena

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An Easter tradition from Grandma Sardegna

 

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1-1/2 lb.
  •  flour
  • 3 Tbs. (Rounded) baking powder
  • 1-/2 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. warm water
    • Not more, maybe even less

Filling

  • 1 lb. prosciutto
  • 1 lb. pepperoni
  • 1 lb. jack cheese
    • Can substitute mozzarella
  • 2 lb. ricotta
  • 8 eggsl
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp,. pepper

Preparation

  1. Mix all crust ingredients into a ball and roll out
  2. Line pan with dough all the way up sides
    1. Retain a portion of dough for top crust
  3. Mix filling ingredients and pour into crust
  4. Cover with top crust
  5. Brush top crust with egg mixed with milk
  6. Bake at 325º for 45-60 minutes until crust is golden brown

Serves 8