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#Pizza Chiena-(Pizza Gaina) Neapolitan Easter Cheese Salami Pie

Pizza Chiena

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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed
  • Food processor (for the dough)
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pie dish
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • For the crust:
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 sticks cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • For the filling:
  • 7 large eggs
  • 32 ounces ricotta drained overnight
  • 1 cup Genoa salami cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • 1 cup mortadella cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • 1 cup prosciutto cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • ¾ cup provolone cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • ¾ cup mozzarella cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • ¾ cup Pecorino Romano grated
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • For assembling:
  • 1 large egg yolk beaten
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing the pie dish
  • Prep Time
  • Dough preparation: 30 minutes
  • Dough chilling: 1 hour
  • Total time: 2 hours 50 minutes including prep, baking, and chilling time

Instructions
 

  • Method
  • Make the Dough: In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add cubed butter and pulse until crumbly. Add eggs and milk, pulsing until dough forms. Divide into two balls, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, nutmeg, and black pepper. Stir in the cubed meats and cheeses until everything is well combined.
  • Assemble the Pie: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the larger dough ball to fit the bottom of your pie dish. Add the filling and top with the remaining dough, sealing the edges. Brush the top with a beaten egg yolk mixed with water.
  • Bake: Place in the oven on the lowest rack and bake for 1 hour, until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing.
  • Tips & Variations
  • Meat Variations: You can substitute other cured meats like pancetta or bresaola if you prefer.
  • Dairy-Free Substitution: Use dairy-free cheese and butter for a dairy-free version of this pie.
  • Freezing: Pizza Chiena can be frozen before baking. Wrap it tightly in plastic and foil, and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
    #Pizza Chiena-(Pizza Gaina) Neapolitan Easter Cheese Salami Pie
Keyword Pizza, Pizza Chiena, Pizza Italiana