pizza rustica (pizza chena)

Name: Pizza Rustica (Pizza Chena)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FILLING; 12 - eggs, beaten; 3 pound(s) ricotta cheese; 2 pound(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 pound(s) pepperoni, sliced; 1/2 pound(s) prosciutto; 2 stick(s) butter; - salt and pepper to taste; ## DOUGH; 6 cup(s) flour; 2 stick(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) crisco; 3 - eggs; - salt and pepper to taste; - a little water to hold the dough together

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Lisa Cancilla

Parlin, NJ

Updated on Sep 12, 2011

This is a very old family recipe from my Great Aunt Mary. It is very easy and delicious! You can substitute salami for the pepperoni or add it if you like.

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Ingredients

FILLING
12 - eggs, beaten
3 pounds ricotta cheese
2 pounds mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 pound pepperoni, sliced
1/2 pound prosciutto
2 sticks butter
- salt and pepper to taste
DOUGH
6 cups flour
2 sticks butter
2 tablespoons crisco
3 - eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- a little water to hold the dough together

How To Make pizza rustica (pizza chena)

Step 1

Mix all the filling ingredients together.

Step 2

Make the dough & roll out. Put it into a 13x10 baking dish or pan. Leave enough dough to cover top.
Step 3

Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until brown & done. The cooking time will vary depending on the size pan you use.
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