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Italian Easter Meat Pie
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a recipe handed down by my grandmother. It is a tradional recipe served at Easter
Ingredients:
1 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed, slice 1/2 inch thick
1/2 lb italian prosciutto, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb fresh basket cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten (save some yolk for top)
3/4 cup oil
1/2 cup water
Directions:
1. Prepare crust: Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs, oil and water.
2. Press into a 13x9 inch glass casserole dish, saving some for making a lattice top.
3. Filling: Mix cut up sausage, proscuitto, cheeses and beaten eggs. Pour into crust lined casserole. Make lattice strips for top. Brush with egg yolk.
4. Bake approximately 1 hour at 325 degrees.
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