Pizzagaina Recipe

Name: Pizzagaina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 4 cups Flour; 1/2 cup spry (Cisco); 2 eggs; 1 cup water; Filling; 1 1/2 lbs. Genoa salami cubed 1/4 inch thick; 1 1/2 lbs. fresh farmers cheese; 4-4 1/2 lbs. cooked or boiled ham (prosciutto can be used but may be saltier) cubed in 1/4 inch pieces; 6 lbs. whole milk ricotta cheese; 3 dozen large eggs; 1 cup grated cheese; black pepper added with cheese to taste

Servings: persons

Dough
4 cups Flour
1/2 cup spry (Cisco)
2 eggs
1 cup water
Filling
1 1/2 lbs. Genoa salami cubed 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 lbs. fresh farmers cheese
4-4 1/2 lbs. cooked or boiled ham (prosciutto can be used but may be saltier) cubed in 1/4 inch pieces
6 lbs. whole milk ricotta cheese
3 dozen large eggs
1 cup grated cheese
black pepper added with cheese to taste

1
In a large mixing bowl mix spry and flour. After mixing add eggs and water and continue to mix until mixed thoroughly. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl mix all ingredients until well mixed.
3
* Grease glass or enamel baking dishes with spry. Then sprinkle flour on the bottom of the pan.
4
* Cut a piece of dough and roll out to fit over the dish. Dough must be thin, placed firmly onto dish and cut excess from the top. Use excess to make basket weave pattern on top before baking.
5
* Scoop mixture into dishes 1/4 to 1/2 inch from top to allow rising.
6
* Make basket weave leaving 2 inch spaces in between.
7
* Bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours or until knife comes out clear.
8
Let cool, best served at room temperature.

2712

kcal

Calories

200

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 4 cups Flour, 1/2 cup spry (Cisco), 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Pizzagaina falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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