Let’s share our recipes, many handed down from generations before us. Buon Appetito
Mommamia’s Easter Sweet Pie
Crust for two pies
2 cups AP flour
2 large Tablespoons shortening
3 egg yolks
½ cup sugar
2 tsp Baking Powder
½ cup milk
Work flour and shortening as for pie crust (meaning, use a fork or blender to form a substance that is similar to pea sized clumps). Add remaining ingredients and work to add flower until sticky. Turn onto a board and knead lightly – adding flower as need to produce a dough that is not sticky or too dry. Refrigerate before using.
Basic Filling for one 9- or 10-inch pie
Blend together 2 pounds Ricotta and ½ pint cream
Add1/4 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon each cinnamon and lemon rind. And ½ cup milk
3 egg whites with ½ cup sugar beaten to form soft peaks – fold into the ricotta mixture
Add citron or chocolate chips – optional
Bake 350 until golden (no time given)
This pie can be filled in the center with either lemon or vanilla custard. Layer and bake 325 ºF for one hour. Buon appetito!
