Ingredients
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600g (4 cups) plain flour
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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300g butter, chilled, chopped
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3 eggs, lightly whisked
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60ml (1/4 cup) iced water
Ricotta filling
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400g fresh ricotta
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200g sliced prosciutto, cut into 1cm pieces
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150g sliced ham, cut into 1cm pieces
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150g pepperoni, cut into 1cm pieces
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150g mortadella, cut into 1cm pieces
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100g mozzarella, cut into 1cm pieces
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100g provolone, cut into 1cm pieces
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60g (3/4 cup) coarsely grated pecorino
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1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
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6 eggs
Method
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1Process the flour, salt and butter in a food processor until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg and water and process until the dough just starts to come together. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until just smooth. Shape into a disc. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.
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2Meanwhile, to make the ricotta filling, combine the ricotta, prosciutto, ham, pepperoni, mortadella, mozzarella, provolone, pecorino, oregano and 5 eggs in a large bowl.
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3Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll out two-thirds of the dough until 5mm thick. Line the base and sides of a 22 x 32cm baking dish with pastry, allowing edges to overhang slightly. Spoon ricotta filling into pastry case and smooth the surface.
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4Roll the remaining dough into a 24 x 34cm rectangle. Whisk remaining egg in a small bowl. Brush dough with a little egg. Place the dough, egg-side down, over the ricotta filling. Trim excess dough and pinch the edges to seal. Use a fork to prick the surface all over. Bake for 45 minutes. Brush the top with egg and bake for a further 45 minutes or until golden and the filling has set. Set aside to cool.
Source: taste.com.au
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