Pizza-Rustica

A community recipe by Anonymous

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

Basically an Italian quiche that is traditionally made at Easter it is a wonderfully hearty meal that can be eaten warm or cold. (personally I prefer it cold)

Ingredients

Serves: 12

For the Crust

4 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs
¾ cup water
5 tablespoons crisco (or butter, melted - Crisco is better)

For the Filling

5 eggs
1 pound mozzarella
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 chopped pepperoni sausage
2 handfuls grated Parmesan cheese
½ pound salami (sliced and cut into small pieces)
1 pound fennel
cooked and sliced pork sausages ( into 1/4 inch slices)
ground black pepper
6 hard-boiled eggs

Method

Pizza-Rustica is a community recipe submitted by Anonymous and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Â

Divide the dough in two. Roll into rectangles.

Line a rectangular baking pan with half the dough.

Fill and arrange whole hard boiled eggs evenly in filling then cover with remaining rolled dough.

Crimp edges and brush with egg wash.

Bake until top is golden brown. Can be served either hot or cold.