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Traditional Italian Pizza Rustica with Cheese and Tomato Filling

A classic Italian pizza rustica with a cheese and tomato filling baked in a lattice crust.

60 minutes6 servings
Traditional Italian Pizza Rustica with Cheese and Tomato Filling
Photo: Key West Wedding Photography · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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