Pizzagaina {Pizza Chiena, Pizza Rustica, Pizza Piena}
Pizzagaina or Pizza Rustica is a tall, rich Italian rustic ham, salami and cheese pie with pizza crust traditional for Easter time.
Servings: 8
Calories: 643kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g flour (17.5 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil + more to grease the pan
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 500 g ricotta (17.5 oz)
- 5 oz Provolone cheese
- 5 oz Salami
- 5 oz Ham
- 5 oz Parmesan
- 2 oz Pecorino
- 4-5 eggs
- Salt , pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the dough:
- Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add flour, extra virgin olive. Knead well by hand or using a mixer. Lastly, add salt.
- Let rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
Prepare the filling:
- Cut all the meats and the cheese into cubes. In a bowl beat the eggs with a bit of salt and pepper. Remember cold cuts already contain salt. Add salami and cheese to the egg mix.
- Grease and flour a round baking pan with high edges.
- Divide the dough in 2 pieces (one slightly larger than the other).
- Roll a larger piece approx ¼ inch thick. Arrange in the pan.
- Now pour the filling and cover with another layer of dough. Make sure to close the edges perfectly, in order to prevent the egg mixture from spilling. With a sharp knife, cut the excess dough from around the brim of the pan. Fold the edges inside.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F for at least 50-70 minutes. Let cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1486mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 575mg | Iron: 4mg