A Real Pie: Pizza Rustica

Recipe copyright Mario Batali, 2002. All Rights Reserved.

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Total Time:
1 hr 15 min
Prep
35 min
Inactive
10 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
8 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Pile all the flour on a clean work surface and make a well in the center. In the center of the well, place the butter, 2 eggs, egg yolk, and pinch of salt. Knead all ingredients together to form a smooth, soft ball of dough. Divide the dough into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other. Roll the larger piece out until it is large enough to line the bottom of an 11-inch tart pan. Prick it with a fork all over, then roll out the second piece of dough to approximately the same size as the first; it will be smaller but should fit over the tart pan like a lid.

Distribute the ham evenly over the bottom layer of dough. Top with the mozzarella, then add the beaten eggs, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons, for brushing the top of the pastry. Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and fit the "lid" over the top, sealing the edges all the way around with finger pressure.

Brush the top with the reserved egg and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving like pizza.

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  • on February 01, 2013

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    I think is an amazing dish and I would serve it anytime! Thank you Mario Batali, a great dish yet again.

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  • on September 18, 2012

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    Mario doesn't walk on water as another reviewer feels...he too is human as I'm sure he'd agree. I feel as the other reviewer mentioned that it needs either sausage or meatballs, not just plain ordinary ham. This was not interesting nor authentic enough, and being a seasoned cook as well, this could stand that alteration w/o any harm.

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  • on July 25, 2010

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    I like this pizza rustica the way it is. The flavor is mild and the texture creamy. My family likes it this way. Adding sliced meatball or cooked sausage would not make it moe "Italian". Pizza Rustica is Italian, just ask my Nona.

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