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Make the dough first.
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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
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Combine the oil, milk and 3 eggs, pour into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough holds together well.
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If you have a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment to mix until smooth.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Divide the dough in half.
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Roll out one half of the dough to fit a 14x18 inch baking sheet with sides that come up at least 1/2 inch.
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If the dough is too stiff to roll out to that size, let it rest for a few minutes and come back to it.
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Fit the dough into the baking sheet.
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Set aside.
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Place the sausage into a large skillet over medium heat.
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Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink.
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Drain off the grease and set aside to cool.
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Mix together the ricotta cheese, 5 eggs, salt, pepper and hard-cooked eggs in a large bowl.
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When the sausage is cool, stir it into the cheese and eggs.
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Spread this mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
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Roll out the remaining dough and place on top.
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Roll the edges and pinch together to seal.
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Brush the top crust with the beaten egg.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 1 hour.
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Cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into servings.
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This can be served warm or cold.
