Ham and Cheese Pizza Rustica
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, divided into 3 pieces
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 pound salted mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 pound ricotta
- 1/2 pound glazed smoked ham, sliced 1/2 inch thick and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Egg wash (1 egg lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon milk)
- In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar and salt and pulse several times.
- Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add the eggs and milk and pulse until the dough is evenly moistened.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead a few times until smooth.
- Form the dough into 2 disks, 1 slightly larger than the other.
- Wrap the disks in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes or for up to 3 days.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs with the mozzarella, ricotta, ham, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Between sheets of plastic wrap or on a lightly floured work surface, roll out the larger disk of dough to a 13-inch round and line a 10-by-1 1/2-inch pie plate with it.
- Patch any cracks.
- Spoon in the filling.
- Roll out the remaining dough to an 11-inch round.
- Brush the pastry rim with water and set the round on top.
- Press the edges together to seal.
- Trim the overhanging dough and crimp decoratively.
- Make 3 small slashes in the top crust and brush lightly with the egg wash. Bake the pizza rustica for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden on top.
- Cover with foil if the crust browns too quickly.
- Let cool for 1 hour before serving.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ham-and-cheese-pizza-rustica (may not work)