Italian Savory Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 with rack in center.
2. 2
   Prepare crust; In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3
   Pulse to combine.
4. 4
   Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles cornmeal.
5. 5
   With processor running, add eggs and process until dough comes together and forms a ball, about 1 minute.
6. 6
   Transfer to a lightly floured work surface, and knead until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Prepare filling; In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, mozzarella, prosciutto, parsley, and pepper; set aside.
8. 8
   Divide dough into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other.
9. 9
   Roll larger piece into a 12-inch circle; gently transfer to a 9-inch glass pie dish.
10. 10
    Place filling in pie plate and spread evenly; set aside.
11. 11
    Roll remaining dough into a 9-by-9-inch square; cut into 1/2-inch wide strips.
12. 12
    Using strips, form a lattice pattern over filling.
13. 13
    Trim bottom crust, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang.
14. 14
    Crimp edges to seal.
15. 15
    Brush with egg, and bake until filling is firm, 40 to 45 minutes.
16. 16
    Let cool completely before serving.