Ingredients

How to make it

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.Place the flour, salt, and olive oil in a large bowl and work it with your hands until the oil is incorporated and the mixture resembles crumbs.
  • Add the egg mixture and toss until the dough comes together in a dry mass. (Add another tablespoon or two of water, if needed.) Knead until just smooth.
  • Flatten the dough into a disc; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients except 1 tablespoon of the eggs and 1 tablespoon of the pecorino.
  • Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch-diameter pie dish with 2/3 of the dough (rolled out 1/8 inch thick), allowing for a 1-inch overhang.
  • Scrape the filling into the dish and top with the remaining 1/3 of the dough (rolled out to the same thickness). Press the edges together to seal, and cut slits in the top crust.
  • Brush with the reserved egg and sprinkle with the reserved cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350° F and bake until the top has puffed out, about 1 hour more.
  • Let cool 15 minutes before removing from the dish. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    " It was excellent "
    meals4abby ate it and said...
    I love this! I was married to an Italian man and his mom made this every year for easter. I really miss having it and can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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  • canzi 15 years ago
    Woo hoo! Glad you used the shortcut and that is turned out good!!
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    " It was excellent "
    ariadnebarzane ate it and said...
    I actually cheated and used a ready-made pie crust for this one...The filling had a great texture and flavour to it!!
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  • canzi 16 years ago
    Mmm...interesting!
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    " It was excellent "
    deliathecrone ate it and said...
    My family used to make this two different ways. One was exactly like this, and the other was sweet with a touch of sugar and lots of candied fruit. Thanks!
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    " It was excellent "
    zena824 ate it and said...
    I love the way this looks and sounds.... I love anything italian anyway...Bookmarked this for when i get back home..
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  • michellem 16 years ago
    This looks wonderful..Your picture is mouth watering! Thank you for the great post. I will try this one soon. It looks like a great warm fall meal! Michelle
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    " It was excellent "
    mystic_river1 ate it and said...
    Used to have this as a kid and I know how delicious it is. I will probably use a deep dish crust too. Thanks for the post.
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