rose's anise(black licorice) ricotta pie

Ingredients For rose's anise(black licorice) ricotta pie

• l

  lb. and a little more ricotta (whole milk)
• 2 Tbsp

  melted butter
• 2 Tbsp

  sour cream
• 4

  extra large eggs
• 1/3 c

  sugar or a little more if u like sweeter
• 1 tsp

  vanilla
• 2 tsp

  anise extract
• a pinch of cinnamon
• lemon rind of 1 lemon
• CRUST
• 2 c

  all purpose flour
• a pinch of baking powder
• 1 Tbsp

  sugar
• 1/2 c

  butter (softened)
• 2 Tbsp

  shortening
• 1

  large egg
• 3 or 4 Tbsp

  cold water