torta rustica

Name: Torta Rustica
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## DOUGH; ## IN A LARGE MIXER BOWL COMBINE; 4 cup(s) flour; 1 & 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; ## ADD; 1/2 cup(s) solid vegetable shortening; 1 stick(s) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; ## PULSE IN FOOD PROCESSOR UNTIL THE MIXTURE RESEMBLES LARGE CRUMBS.; ## ADD; 2 large eggs, beaten; ## PULSE UNTIL THE MIXTURE FORMS A SOFT DOUGH. DON'T OVER MIX, OR THE DOUGH WILL BE TOUGH.; ## SHAPE 1/3 OF THE DOUGH INTO A DISK. SHAPE THE REMAINING DOUGH INTO ANOTHER DISK. WRAP EACH DISK IN PLASTIC WRAP. CHILL 1 HOUR, OR OVERNIGHT.; ## FILLING; ## BEAT TOGETHER IN A LARGE BOWL; 2 pound(s) ricotta cheese; 4 large eggs slightly beaten; 1 cup(s) pecorino romano freshly grated; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly grated black pepper; ## STIR IN; 8 ounce(s) fresh mozzarella, chopped; 4 ounce(s) sliced boiled ham, chopped; 4 ounce(s) prosciutto, chopped; 4 ounce(s) sliced soppressata ( or other salami), chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Cheryl Sjolund

Norwalk, CT

Updated on Oct 19, 2015

Used prepared Pillsbury Boxed Pie Crust (2) inside and rolled it larger.

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yield Serves 8 - 10

Ingredients

DOUGH
IN A LARGE MIXER BOWL COMBINE
4 cups flour
1 & 1/2 teaspoons salt
ADD
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
PULSE IN FOOD PROCESSOR UNTIL THE MIXTURE RESEMBLES LARGE CRUMBS.
ADD
2 large eggs, beaten
PULSE UNTIL THE MIXTURE FORMS A SOFT DOUGH. DON'T OVER MIX, OR THE DOUGH WILL BE TOUGH.
SHAPE 1/3 OF THE DOUGH INTO A DISK. SHAPE THE REMAINING DOUGH INTO ANOTHER DISK. WRAP EACH DISK IN PLASTIC WRAP. CHILL 1 HOUR, OR OVERNIGHT.
FILLING
BEAT TOGETHER IN A LARGE BOWL
2 pounds ricotta cheese
4 large eggs slightly beaten
1 cup pecorino romano freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
STIR IN
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, chopped
4 ounces sliced boiled ham, chopped
4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
4 ounces sliced soppressata ( or other salami), chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

How To Make torta rustica

Step 1

Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375º Butter a 9 x 3-inch springform pan.

Step 2

Roll out the larger piece of dough to a 15-inch circle. Drape the dough over the rolling pin. Carry the rolling pin to over the prepared pan. Fit the dough into the pan. Flatten any wrinkles. Scrape the filling into the pan.
Step 3

Roll out the smaller piece of dough to a 9 1/2-inch circle. Cut the dough into 3/4 inch wide strips. Lay half the strips 1 inch apart over the filling. Give the pie a quarter turn and place the remaining strips on top. Press the ends of the strips against the dough on the sides of the pan firmly to seal. Trim the excess dough
Step 4

Beat together 1 egg yolk 1 Tablespoon water Brush the lattice top with the egg mixture. Bake for 75 minutes. The pie should be golden brown on top and the filling should puff up. Cool the pie in the pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and remove the sides of the pan. Let the pie cool completely. serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.
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