PIZZA RUSTICA (EASTER PIE)

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A deep-dish cousin to quiche that's packed with Italian deli meats and cheeses like prosciutto, pepperoni, soppressata, mozzarella and provolone, this rich pie, also called Easter pie, is traditionally made on Good Friday and served on the holiday to celebrate the end of Lent. This version came to The Times from Carlo's Bakery, in Hoboken, N.J., of "Cake Boss" fame, and it is the only savory item the bakery makes. It's typically eaten at room temperature, but the staff at Carlo's enjoys it warm right out of the oven.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, casseroles, pies and tarts, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield One 10-by-15-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound chilled salted butter, cut into large pieces
5 large eggs, beaten
12 ounces prosciutto, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces boiled ham, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces pepperoni, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces soppressata, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces mozzarella, in 1/4-inch dice
8 ounces provolone, in 1/4-inch dice
2 pounds ricotta
4 ounces grated pecorino Romano
10 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten, for brushing crust

Steps:

  • For the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 6 cups flour and the salt. Using a pastry cutter, large fork, or two knives, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs and knead for 1 minute. Add about 1 1/4 cups ice water, a little at a time, to form a cohesive dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it forms a large smooth ball, about 5 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • For the filling: Mix the meats, cheeses, the 10 eggs and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Divide the dough into two pieces: two-thirds for the bottom crust and one-third for the top. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger portion of the dough into a rectangle to line the bottom and sides of a 10-by-15-inch glass baking dish, with some overhang. Add the filling and smooth it lightly. Moisten the edges of the dough with a little water.
  • Roll out the remaining dough to cover the top of the dish with some overhang. Trim off excess dough and crimp the edges to seal. Poke several sets of holes across the top with a fork. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush top and edges with the beaten egg, then return to the oven until golden brown, another 45 minutes. Let pie cool completely before serving.

Nabir Khan
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This pie is perfect for a crowd. It's big and beautiful.


md abusayd
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Kay Ball
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great.


Kaley Esquivel
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This was the worst pie I've ever had. The crust was tough and the filling was tasteless.


Travis Hoschar
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This pie is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Nirmala Jaishi
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I love this pie. It's my go-to recipe for Easter dinner.


BA. PRLINE yt
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Chloe Cornelius
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I've made this pie several times now and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Justin Kaunda
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious pie.


Salt chunk
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pie.


john ayas
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my Easter dinner and everyone loved it.


kambo 1
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie turned out really runny.


George Nelson
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Hajar Alenezi
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I'm not a big fan of pie, but this one was really good. The crust was perfect and the filling was just sweet enough.


Mailia Sears
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This was the first time I ever made a pie and it turned out amazing! Thanks for the great recipe.


Christian Esomchi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more sugar to the filling.


M Ashton
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This pie was a hit with my family! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.