PIZZA RUSTICA

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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Bake     Easter     Ricotta

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the dough:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
1 cup ricotta (preferably fresh or homemade ; 8 ounces)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
2/3 cup coarsely grated aged provolone
3 ounces thinly sliced Italian deli meats such as soppressata, prosciutto, capicolla ham, and salami, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Equipment
1 (9-inch) tart pan with a removable bottom
pie weights or dried beans

Steps:

  • Make the dough:
  • Blend together flour, butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water evenly over mixture and gently stir with a fork (or pulse) until incorporated.
  • Squeeze a small handful of dough: If it doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until incorporated. Do not overwork dough, or pastry will be tough.
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather all dough together, with a pastry scraper if you have one, and press into a 5-inch disk. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Make tart:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 13-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick). Fit dough into tart pan and trim excess, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang inward and press against side of pan to reinforce edge. Prick dough in pan all over with a fork. Chill pan until dough is firm, about 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until edges are pale golden, 18 to 25 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake until shell is golden all over, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Cool completely in pan, about 20 minutes.
  • Make filling and bake tart:
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Stir together ricotta, eggs, Pecorino, provolone, meats, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread filling evenly in baked shell.
  • Bake tart until filling is set and pale golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool tart in pan on a rack, about 15 minutes, then carefully remove sides of pans and slide the tart off bottom. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Antonio Rhodes
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks amazing.


Uzzal Modak
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Hashan Dhananjaya
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I've tried other pizza rustica recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Tamie Hamilton
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I made this pizza for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Sean Gleason
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This pizza is so cheesy and gooey. I love it!


salem zriqat
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used a meatless filling. It was still delicious!


Kitsune Reaper
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is the amount of salt. I found it to be a little too salty.


Just For You
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I've never made pizza rustica before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


Biplov Kc
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This pizza is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


ISMAIL Khaled
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I'm not a big fan of pizza, but this pizza rustica changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Faith mweresa
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This recipe is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


d1mbemon ggghy
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I had some trouble getting the dough to rise properly, but the end result was still good.


Elsie Killian
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The crust was a little too thick for my taste, but the filling was delicious.


ADNAN SHUJAAT
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I wasn't sure about the combination of flavors, but I was pleasantly surprised. This pizza is amazing!


Derrick S Sheild
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This pizza rustica is so versatile! I've used different fillings each time and it's always delicious.


MUHAMMED NASEER NASEER
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I used a store-bought pizza dough to save time and it still turned out great.


Elf _Nazuna
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The step-by-step instructions and photos made this recipe really easy to follow.


Chacho Bou Issa
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I've made this pizza rustica several times and it always turns out perfect.


Abeer Ezzat
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the flaky crust.


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