Appetizer for 1
Pizza Rustica
A savory pastry crust holds ricotta, salty cheeses, cured meats, and eggs before baking until firm.
Typical price
$80.98for 4 servings
$20.25 per serving$80.98 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 150 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 5 | $1.50Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.72Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 12 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Prosciutto or pancetta$1.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Pepperoni and salami$0.65/oz typical | 6 oz | $3.90Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water (optional)
- 1 lb ricotta
- 1/2 lb feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 oz prosciutto
- 3 oz soppressata
- 3 oz capicola
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz provolone cheese
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp water
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-inch springform pan with oil.
- Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder, then stir in 2 eggs, olive oil, and enough water to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough briefly, cover it, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta, feta, pecorino, 3 eggs, pepper, prosciutto, soppressata, capicola, mozzarella, and provolone.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan, add the filling, cover it with the remaining dough, and brush the top with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 65 minutes, until the crust is golden and the center is firm with the eggs fully set, then cool for 25 minutes.
Swaps
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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