Crostata

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. 2
   Combine eggs, milk and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix well. Knead gently on floured surface until smooth.
3. 3
   (Or mix all of the above in a food processor.)
4. 4
   Set aside 1/3 of the dough.
5. 5
   On floured surface, roll remaining dough to 15 x 10-inch rectangle. Place on ungreased cookie sheet or pan.
6. 6
   Spread each jam crosswise over 1/3 of the dough in pan.
7. 7
   Roll remaining dough to 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
8. 8
   Cut into 1/2-inch wide strips.
9. 9
   Carefully form strips into lattice top diagonally over jam-topped dough.
10. 10
    Bake in 400° oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes 40 bars.