I have always wanted to make a free standing pie. One so lovely and dense that once baked would stand up on its own without getting super gooey. Well today, we kind of did that. While this pie won't stand up by itself in the oven, it will once baked. This is similar to a British pie and I thought it appropriate to kick off our new page on Zelda's Tea Party. I will be adding cute little cakes and tea sandwiches to this page and I hope you like the idea. I find it an interesting thought to what Zelda is eating when she is not waiting to get saved. I hope you like the recipe and Enjoy!
Gear!
Spring form pan
Crust
1 1/2 sticks butter, cubed and chilled
4 tablespoons lard, cubed and chilled
2 cups GF AP flour, plus extra for rolling dough
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold water
Filling
3 T GF breadcrumbs
8 oz ricotta cheese
12 basil leaves
4 chicken sausage links, cooked and chopped
2 roasted red bell peppers
15 oz can quartered artichokes, drained and chopped
3-4 oz goat cheese with herbs
6 oz. prosciutto
1/3 c. finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Quest!
Let's make pie crust! In a large bowl, add the salt, flour, lard and butter. Using a pastry blender or a couple of forks, crumb together until crumbs the size of peas form. Add about half of the water and mix together. Add a little of the time of the remaining water just until the dough begins to form. Let the dough sit for about minutes. Check the dough to see if it needs a little more water. Then divide the dough into two discs and let the dough rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Roll one of the disc of dough on a lightly floured silicone mat. Spray the inside of a spring form pan with cooking spray. Shape pie crust to the inside of the spring form pan. Bake pie at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
Add a couple of tablespoons of GF bread crumbs to the bottom. This will help to catch any leftover moisture from the filling and prevent a soggy bottomed pie.
Add a layer of ricotta cheese to the crust.
Place basil leaves on the next level.
Top with chopped sausage.
Add olives, onions, garlic and mushrooms.
Layer on roasted red peppers in a single layer.
Top with drained and chopped artichoke hearts and goat cheese.
Top with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese. Press layer down with each other to fill any air holes.
Place top pie crust on top. Crimp edges and create holes in the center for steam to escape, note the triforce shape.
Bake the pie at 400 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until pie is golden brown.
Let pie cool for 15-20 minutes. Remove the outside of the spring form pan. Cut into pie to reveal the lovely layers we have created.
Plate and enjoy hot or cold. This pie is after all designed for a picnic and is especially yummy the next day.
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LOZ into your home everyday! Enjoy!
