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.

Khysir Woolfork
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pizza rustica turned out burnt. I think I will try again another time.


Sarah Guenther
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This pizza rustica was perfect for a party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


Suf Ahmed
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I thought this pizza rustica was a bit too salty. I think I would use less salt next time.


Andy Orco
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This pizza rustica was delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Bruh 69
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Overall, I thought this pizza rustica was just okay. I think there are better recipes out there.


GERALD BALISANYUKA
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The crust on this pizza rustica was too thick. I think I would roll it out thinner next time.


Eddy Owino
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This pizza rustica was a bit bland. I think I would add more seasoning next time.


Khan Tariq
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I made this pizza rustica for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best pizza he had ever had.


fail5 Jim
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This was my first time making pizza rustica and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Birendra Saud
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pizza rustica turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.


Jonathon Tye
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This pizza rustica was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The flavors were incredible and the presentation was beautiful.


Portia Harmony
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I'm not a big fan of pizza rustica, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The filling was savory and the crust was nice and flaky.


Dukh Sukh
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This pizza rustica was so easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Shelly Carl-Washburn
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I made this pizza rustica for my family and they loved it! The only thing I changed was that I used a store-bought crust to save time.


atsede benti
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This pizza rustica was a hit at our Easter brunch! The filling was flavorful and the crust was perfectly golden and flaky. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.