Pizza Rustica Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 large eggs
• 1 pound ricotta cheese
• 1/2 pound mozzarella, diced
• 1/2 pound provolone, diced
• 1/4 pound salami, diced
• 1/4 pound ham, diced
• 1/4 pound pepperoni, diced
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. For crust: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Beat eggs with water and add to flour mixture.
5. Mix until dough forms, then knead briefly.
6. Divide dough in half and roll out each half.
7. Line a 9-inch springform pan with one half.
8. For filling: Mix all filling ingredients in a large bowl.
9. Pour filling into crust.
10. Cover with remaining dough and seal edges.
11. Bake for 1 hour until golden brown.
12. Let cool completely before slicing.