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Modern Pizza Rustica with Herbed Cheese and Tomato Filling

Name: Modern Pizza Rustica with Herbed Cheese and Tomato Filling
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup sliced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

A contemporary take on pizza rustica with herbed cheese and tomato filling.

60 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Add butter and water to make a dough. Chill 30 minutes.
Roll out half the dough and place in a pie dish. Trim edges.
Layer mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and oregano in the crust.
Cover with remaining dough, crimp edges, and cut slits in the top.
Brush with egg wash and bake 25-30 minutes until golden.

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