PIZZA GAINA ( EASTER HAM PIE) The Filling: 2 lbs lean ham 1/2 stick of pepperoni 1/2 lb salami 1/2 pound provolone 1/2 pound sharp cheese 1 quart of ricotta 1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese 4 eggs 1/2 tsp black pepper The Crust: 8 eggs 1 cup olive oil salt 1 cup milk 6 cups flour Dice all meats and chunk cheeses into small pieces and set aside. Beat eggs, ricotta and Romano cheese and pepper until smooth. Mix diced ingredients by hand into ricotta mixture. Beat eggs for 1 minute and add oil, salt and milk. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, and mix with spoon until dough is stiff (Kitchen Aid works well and is much easier). Flour board and knead until smooth. Roll dough thin and put in greased 8 inch cake pans. Make slits on top crust. Bake at 325°F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Makes three pies. Enjoy. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at:
http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
