By lori Olcese
Pizza Rustica
5 steps
Prep:30minCook:1h 30min
You can use any meats and cheeses. There really is no wrong way to make this. Serve it cold but it’s just as good warm.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:34:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
66
Moderate
Glycemic Load
16
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories636.9 kcal (32%)
Total Fat43.9 g (63%)
Carbs24 g (9%)
Sugars0.3 g (0%)
Protein36.3 g (73%)
Sodium1418.7 mg (71%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
2 ½ cupsflour
2eggs
beaten
½ cupwater
or less warm
¼ cshortening
0.5 poundsalami
dry, cut into small cubes
0.5 poundsopressata
cut into small cubes
0.25 lbprosciutto
cut into small cubes
0.25 poundpepperoni
cut into small cubes
0.25 lbAsiago
cut into small cubes
0.25 lbGouda
cut into small cubes
0.25 lbParmesan
cut into small cubes
0.25 lbGruyère
cut into small cubes
0.25 lbmozzarella
shredded, whole milk
16 ozwhole milk ricotta
1 tspfreshly ground black pepper
6eggs
2 Tblbutter
to grease pie plate
1egg
for wash
Instructions
Step 1
For crust: In a large bowl cut shortening into flour with a fork. Make a well in the center and add beaten eggs and half the water. Mix by hand and keep adding water until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix all meats and cubed cheeses. Set aside. In a second bowl mix mozzarella, ricotta, the six eggs and pepper until well combined. Pour the ricotta mixture into the bowl of meats and cubed cheese. Mix well. Set aside
Step 3
Butter a pie plate. Roll out 2/3 of the dough and place into the buttered pie plate. Pour cheese mixture into crust. Roll out the other 1/3 dough and place over the mixture. Seal the edges with a fork, pressing the edge to seal. Take some extra dough and make a cut of a star or any decoration you want. Brush the entire top with egg wash. Make four skits in top of crust for ventilation.
Step 4
Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Lower heat to 350 and bake for 30 more minutes. Lower heat to 300 and bake for 30 more minutes. If not browned enough, bake for 10 more minutes. After about 15 minutes in the oven place tinfoil around edge to prevent over browning. Take off the last 30 minutes of baking.
Step 5
Remove from oven to cool then chill for several hours or overnight and serve cold.
