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Kitty said: Yes.Looking for a traditional Italian "Easter Pie", made with ham, pasta a-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(Looking for a traditional Italian "Easter Pie", made with ham, pasta a),it will help you,my kids.
THE LADY THAT MADE THIS YEARS AGO, TOLD ME IT WAS TRADITIONAL TO MAKE THIS "PIE" FROM LEFTOVER HAM AT EASTER. IT IS MADE WITH PASTA, CHEESE AND HAM AND GETS SOLID AND IS GOOD COLD OR WARM. I LOST THE RECIPE AND WOULD LOVE TO MAKE IT AGAIN BUT DON'T REMEMBER AMOUNTS OF INGREDIENTS USED OR DETAILS ON BAKING IT. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS.
Answer:
the italians call it pizzagaina, my grandma made
4 1/2 to 5 cups flour, more if needed
1/2 cup whole milk, scalded
1/2 cup water, lukewarm
1 teaspoon honey
2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter flavored Crisco
3 tablespoons lard
3 tablespoons buttermilk or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
5 eggs (for dough)
1 egg, boiled
1 egg, mixed with 1 tablespoon water for glaze
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 4 1/2 cups flour. Using the dough hook attachment, work 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons of lard, and 2 tablespoons butter flavored Crisco into dough, as though you were making a pie crust.
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon honey in 1/2 cup lukewarm water, stirring well until dissolved. Bring water temperature to about 105 degrees (or warm to the touch). Stir in 1/3 cup flour to "feed" yeast. The yeast mixture should begin to bubble and foam up. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
Tip: It's a good idea to keep more than one type or brand of yeast on hand if you bake your own bread. When you measure out your yeast, you can use half from one jar, and half from the other brand of yeast at the same time. This is good insurance in case the yeast isn't as active as you'd like it to be; if only half the yeast is good, your bread will still rise. It will just take longer.
In a small heavy bottomed saucepan, scald 1/2 cup milk. Watch milk carefully during the scalding process and remove from heat when the milk begins to foam slightly. Set aside and allow to sit undisturbed. A skin will form around edges and on top of milk as it cools. Remove the coagulated milk from the edges and skim the top skin off using a spoon. Pour the cooled (85 degrees) milk into the yeast mixture.
Using the same saucepan the milk was heated in, melt 4 tablespoons butter. When butter has nearly melted, add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and remove from heat. Allow to cool to nearly 85 degrees.
Break 5 eggs into flour mixture. Mix on medium setting 2 minutes. Add butter mixture and 3 tablespoons buttermilk or sour cream. Pour yeast mixture into flour mixture and combine. Add 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (do not substitute).
Knead at medium speed of electric mixer for 8-10 minutes. If dough is too stiff for easy mixing, add a few tablespoons water.
Turn out onto lightly floured board and using your hands, which you've rubbed with olive oil (remove jewelry!), knead gently for 5 minutes. Dough should be light and airy, and somewhat sticky. As you knead, you should hear little "pops" as air bubbles break and new air pockets are formed.
Place into a greased bowl, turn once to coat with oil, cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm, draft free place to rise until doubled in bulk.
When the dough has doubled, punch it down and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Divide in 1/2 and roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Grease a deep dish pan with olive oil. Line the pan bottom and sides with the rolled out dough, easing dough into pan without stretching. Puncture bottom and sides with fork; coat with egg glaze.
Filling:
1/2 lb mortadella, sliced and chopped
1/2 lb provolone, thinly sliced
1/2 lb capicola (hot ham), very thinly sliced
1/4 lb prosciutto, very thinly sliced
2-3 slices each pepperoni or salami, chopped
1-2 slices sopressato, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups ricotta
1 entire basket Easter cheese (fromaggio fresca)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons romano cheese, freshly grated
3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, cracked
At your deli, have the cold cuts sliced thinly, with the proscuitto being shaved thinly enough to see through it.
Remove the casing strings from the cold cuts, roll them up and slice them into 1/2 inch wide strips.
For the pepperoni, sopressato, or salami, chop the strips into small squares. Chop half of the mortadella into squares as well, reserving half of it to layer in criss-cross strips to create a layer in the same way that you'll be using the proscuitto.
Measure out a half cup of the ricotta. Add parmesan and romano cheese to this, then stir in the cracked whole peppercorns. Note: To crack peppercorns, measure out quantity of whole peppercorns into a plastic bag and then use a rolling pin to crush them as you would bread crumbs.
Assembly:
Add the filling to the crust, beginning by lining the bottom of the crust with a thin layer of proscuitto, torn into strips. Cover with a scant layer of very thinly sliced boiled eggs (the boiled egg here is optional - feel free to leave it out).
Next, add a layer of ricotta, parmesan, romano, cracked pepper mixture. Place a layer of torn capicola to cover the layer. Next, place a thin layer of provolone cheese.
Cover this layer with the remaining 1 cup ricotta which has been mixed with the chopped pepperoni, sopressato, mortadella and capicola.
Place a layer of thin strips of mortadella, and next a layer of fromaggio fresca broken into chunks. Press down slightly if the filling is getting too high. Next, a layer of hot ham, then a final layer of proscuitto and fromaggio fresca. (An optional variation at this step is to place a single layer of baby spinach, blanched, and squeezed dry into the center ricotta layer.)
In a cup, beat one egg with 1 tablespoon cold water. Use this as the egg glaze for brushing over crust just before baking.
Brush the pie edges with egg glaze so that the top crust will make a better seal with the bottom crust.
Roll out and drape top crust over pie; trim away excess using a kitchen scissors, leaving a 1/2 inch margin.
Press together and crimp edges well, then flute in a decorative fashion.
Insert 3 tin-foil funnels or pie birds through pie crust top in order to allow steam to escape. Let rise 15 minutes, brush crust with egg glaze before baking in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Check at 35 minutes; if browning too rapidly, place aluminum foil tent over top (be sure close oven door quickly or you'll drop the temperature!)
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch slices and allow individual slices to sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Calzones: If you have any leftover dough, roll it into small circles, fill with any remaining cold cuts or filling mixture that you have, toss on some shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese; fold into half circle, turnover-like shapes. Fold in and crimp edges, pressing to seal. Brush with glaze after allowing a 15 minute rise. Bake calzones at 375 F for 20 minutes, or until golden.
This rich, Italian holiday favorite is served as part of traditional Easter fare, and sometimes at Christmas.
Known in our family as "Pizzagaina",(Pizza jay-nah) this multi-layered dish is quite an undertaking to prepare, but the effort spent will be well worth your time. And you'll be able to prepare it a day or two in advance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the holidays with your guests.
This recipe has been a treasured favorite in our family for many generations, and now, it can be a tradition in your family, too
happy holidays.
We made fragguonno but it didn't have pasta in it, sorry.
It's basically a layer of bread dough, meats and cheeses, and another layer of dough. We never ate it warm, it always tasted better cold.
NGREDIENTS
* 1-3/4 pounds link Italian sausage
* 3/4 pounds ricotta cheese
* 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, grated
* 1 dozen large eggs plus 1/2 dozen eggs
* 3/4 pounds cooked ham, cut into small cubes
* 1 dash cinnamon
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Pie dough for two double-crust pies (see Favorite Pie Crust)
* 1 lightly beaten egg
Fry the sausage in a large pan until cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Chill for about 30 minutes to make cutting easier, then slice thinly.
Meanwhile, place ricotta cheese in a large strainer or colander and let drain for about 30 minutes until most of the liquid is discarded. Place in a large mixing bowl. Add the mozzarella and combine well. Add the ham and sausage and mix well. To incorporate the 1 dozen eggs, lightly beat 6 at a time before adding to the mixture and mix well after each addition. Add cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, prepare the pie shells by placing a bottom crust in each pan. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Add the remaining 6 eggs, lightly beaten, to the cheese mixture and mix well. Place in the pie shells. Roll the remaining dough and place on top of each pie. Crimp edges. Cut several slits in the top crust for ventilation. Brush each with a lightly beaten egg. Bake for about 1 hour or until crust is golden and filling is set. Remove from oven and let cool at least 30 minutes. This pie is best served warm or room temperature. Leftover pie can be covered with foil and reheated in oven or microwave just long enough to remove the chill.
Notes: You may use part-skim ricotta but not no-fat. The sausage can be sweet or hot as desired. Ann does dry it overnight by placing it uncovered on a rack in the refrigerator, but it's not necessary. The pie dough can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until needed. If you don't have enough pie dough for the small pie, omit the bottom and use a top crust only. I believe this recipe deserves a good homemade crust, but you can certainly use store-bought refrigerated pie dough.
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Kitty said: Yes.Looking for a traditional Italian "Easter Pie", made with ham, pasta a-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(Looking for a traditional Italian "Easter Pie", made with ham, pasta a),it will help you,my kids.
THE LADY THAT MADE THIS YEARS AGO, TOLD ME IT WAS TRADITIONAL TO MAKE THIS "PIE" FROM LEFTOVER HAM AT EASTER. IT IS MADE WITH PASTA, CHEESE AND HAM AND GETS SOLID AND IS GOOD COLD OR WARM. I LOST THE RECIPE AND WOULD LOVE TO MAKE IT AGAIN BUT DON'T REMEMBER AMOUNTS OF INGREDIENTS USED OR DETAILS ON BAKING IT. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS.
Answer:
the italians call it pizzagaina, my grandma made
4 1/2 to 5 cups flour, more if needed
1/2 cup whole milk, scalded
1/2 cup water, lukewarm
1 teaspoon honey
2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter flavored Crisco
3 tablespoons lard
3 tablespoons buttermilk or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
5 eggs (for dough)
1 egg, boiled
1 egg, mixed with 1 tablespoon water for glaze
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 4 1/2 cups flour. Using the dough hook attachment, work 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons of lard, and 2 tablespoons butter flavored Crisco into dough, as though you were making a pie crust.
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon honey in 1/2 cup lukewarm water, stirring well until dissolved. Bring water temperature to about 105 degrees (or warm to the touch). Stir in 1/3 cup flour to "feed" yeast. The yeast mixture should begin to bubble and foam up. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
Tip: It's a good idea to keep more than one type or brand of yeast on hand if you bake your own bread. When you measure out your yeast, you can use half from one jar, and half from the other brand of yeast at the same time. This is good insurance in case the yeast isn't as active as you'd like it to be; if only half the yeast is good, your bread will still rise. It will just take longer.
In a small heavy bottomed saucepan, scald 1/2 cup milk. Watch milk carefully during the scalding process and remove from heat when the milk begins to foam slightly. Set aside and allow to sit undisturbed. A skin will form around edges and on top of milk as it cools. Remove the coagulated milk from the edges and skim the top skin off using a spoon. Pour the cooled (85 degrees) milk into the yeast mixture.
Using the same saucepan the milk was heated in, melt 4 tablespoons butter. When butter has nearly melted, add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and remove from heat. Allow to cool to nearly 85 degrees.
Break 5 eggs into flour mixture. Mix on medium setting 2 minutes. Add butter mixture and 3 tablespoons buttermilk or sour cream. Pour yeast mixture into flour mixture and combine. Add 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (do not substitute).
Knead at medium speed of electric mixer for 8-10 minutes. If dough is too stiff for easy mixing, add a few tablespoons water.
Turn out onto lightly floured board and using your hands, which you've rubbed with olive oil (remove jewelry!), knead gently for 5 minutes. Dough should be light and airy, and somewhat sticky. As you knead, you should hear little "pops" as air bubbles break and new air pockets are formed.
Place into a greased bowl, turn once to coat with oil, cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm, draft free place to rise until doubled in bulk.
When the dough has doubled, punch it down and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Divide in 1/2 and roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Grease a deep dish pan with olive oil. Line the pan bottom and sides with the rolled out dough, easing dough into pan without stretching. Puncture bottom and sides with fork; coat with egg glaze.
Filling:
1/2 lb mortadella, sliced and chopped
1/2 lb provolone, thinly sliced
1/2 lb capicola (hot ham), very thinly sliced
1/4 lb prosciutto, very thinly sliced
2-3 slices each pepperoni or salami, chopped
1-2 slices sopressato, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups ricotta
1 entire basket Easter cheese (fromaggio fresca)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons romano cheese, freshly grated
3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, cracked
At your deli, have the cold cuts sliced thinly, with the proscuitto being shaved thinly enough to see through it.
Remove the casing strings from the cold cuts, roll them up and slice them into 1/2 inch wide strips.
For the pepperoni, sopressato, or salami, chop the strips into small squares. Chop half of the mortadella into squares as well, reserving half of it to layer in criss-cross strips to create a layer in the same way that you'll be using the proscuitto.
Measure out a half cup of the ricotta. Add parmesan and romano cheese to this, then stir in the cracked whole peppercorns. Note: To crack peppercorns, measure out quantity of whole peppercorns into a plastic bag and then use a rolling pin to crush them as you would bread crumbs.
Assembly:
Add the filling to the crust, beginning by lining the bottom of the crust with a thin layer of proscuitto, torn into strips. Cover with a scant layer of very thinly sliced boiled eggs (the boiled egg here is optional - feel free to leave it out).
Next, add a layer of ricotta, parmesan, romano, cracked pepper mixture. Place a layer of torn capicola to cover the layer. Next, place a thin layer of provolone cheese.
Cover this layer with the remaining 1 cup ricotta which has been mixed with the chopped pepperoni, sopressato, mortadella and capicola.
Place a layer of thin strips of mortadella, and next a layer of fromaggio fresca broken into chunks. Press down slightly if the filling is getting too high. Next, a layer of hot ham, then a final layer of proscuitto and fromaggio fresca. (An optional variation at this step is to place a single layer of baby spinach, blanched, and squeezed dry into the center ricotta layer.)
In a cup, beat one egg with 1 tablespoon cold water. Use this as the egg glaze for brushing over crust just before baking.
Brush the pie edges with egg glaze so that the top crust will make a better seal with the bottom crust.
Roll out and drape top crust over pie; trim away excess using a kitchen scissors, leaving a 1/2 inch margin.
Press together and crimp edges well, then flute in a decorative fashion.
Insert 3 tin-foil funnels or pie birds through pie crust top in order to allow steam to escape. Let rise 15 minutes, brush crust with egg glaze before baking in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Check at 35 minutes; if browning too rapidly, place aluminum foil tent over top (be sure close oven door quickly or you'll drop the temperature!)
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch slices and allow individual slices to sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Calzones: If you have any leftover dough, roll it into small circles, fill with any remaining cold cuts or filling mixture that you have, toss on some shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese; fold into half circle, turnover-like shapes. Fold in and crimp edges, pressing to seal. Brush with glaze after allowing a 15 minute rise. Bake calzones at 375 F for 20 minutes, or until golden.
This rich, Italian holiday favorite is served as part of traditional Easter fare, and sometimes at Christmas.
Known in our family as "Pizzagaina",(Pizza jay-nah) this multi-layered dish is quite an undertaking to prepare, but the effort spent will be well worth your time. And you'll be able to prepare it a day or two in advance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the holidays with your guests.
This recipe has been a treasured favorite in our family for many generations, and now, it can be a tradition in your family, too
happy holidays.
We made fragguonno but it didn't have pasta in it, sorry.
It's basically a layer of bread dough, meats and cheeses, and another layer of dough. We never ate it warm, it always tasted better cold.
NGREDIENTS
* 1-3/4 pounds link Italian sausage
* 3/4 pounds ricotta cheese
* 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, grated
* 1 dozen large eggs plus 1/2 dozen eggs
* 3/4 pounds cooked ham, cut into small cubes
* 1 dash cinnamon
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Pie dough for two double-crust pies (see Favorite Pie Crust)
* 1 lightly beaten egg
Fry the sausage in a large pan until cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Chill for about 30 minutes to make cutting easier, then slice thinly.
Meanwhile, place ricotta cheese in a large strainer or colander and let drain for about 30 minutes until most of the liquid is discarded. Place in a large mixing bowl. Add the mozzarella and combine well. Add the ham and sausage and mix well. To incorporate the 1 dozen eggs, lightly beat 6 at a time before adding to the mixture and mix well after each addition. Add cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, prepare the pie shells by placing a bottom crust in each pan. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Add the remaining 6 eggs, lightly beaten, to the cheese mixture and mix well. Place in the pie shells. Roll the remaining dough and place on top of each pie. Crimp edges. Cut several slits in the top crust for ventilation. Brush each with a lightly beaten egg. Bake for about 1 hour or until crust is golden and filling is set. Remove from oven and let cool at least 30 minutes. This pie is best served warm or room temperature. Leftover pie can be covered with foil and reheated in oven or microwave just long enough to remove the chill.
Notes: You may use part-skim ricotta but not no-fat. The sausage can be sweet or hot as desired. Ann does dry it overnight by placing it uncovered on a rack in the refrigerator, but it's not necessary. The pie dough can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until needed. If you don't have enough pie dough for the small pie, omit the bottom and use a top crust only. I believe this recipe deserves a good homemade crust, but you can certainly use store-bought refrigerated pie dough.
correctness,It's Non-profit and only for informational purposes.
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