Ingredients for crust
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2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderPinch of salt2 large egg yolks, beaten lightly8 tablespoons butter , cut into small pieces3 tablespoons ice water2 tablespoons sugar2 cups flour2 cups2 cups flour2 cu2 cups flour2 cups flour2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 8 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons ice water
Ingredients for filling
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup basket cheese, chopped into small pieces
- 2 cups fresh ricotta
- 1/4 pound Gallioni Prosciutto di Parma, shredded
- 1/4 pound sweet soppressata, chopped into small cubes
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
For the crust, place the flour, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade. Whir for a second to combine. Add the butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse sand. Add sugar, pulse again. Add the egg yolks and ice water, pulse until dough comes together. Shape into a flat disc, wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
For the filling, stir together ricotta, eggs, and 1/2 cup of the grated Parmigiano. Stir in the basket cheese, prosciutto, and soppressata. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Cut off two-thirds of the pastry, and roll out on a floured wooden board. Line a deep pie dish or an 8-inch springform pan with the pastry. Fill with the ricotta and cured meat mixture, smoothing the top. Roll out the remaining pastry and place on top of the filling, crimping the edges. The pastry can also be cut into strips, and woven into a lattice top. Sprinkle top with a tablespoon of Parmigiano. If using a springform pan, place the pan on top of a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake 20-25 minutes more until crust is golden and filling is set. Cool. Either serve, cut into wedges, from pie dish, or remove sides from springform pan, before cutting into thin wedges. Can be served warm or at room temperature.