Sweet Easter Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two pie plates.
2. 2
   For the crust:
3. 3
   Mix the flour and the baking powder in a medium bowl. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, and milk. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix well until it forms a ball. If the dough is not coming together nicely, add a few drops of water. Split the dough into two sections. Take a 1/4 piece from each of the two sections and set aside. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the size to fit your pie plates. Place dough in pie plates.
4. 4
   For the filling:
5. 5
   Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar, ricotta and the finely grated rind and juice of one orange. Mix together well. Pour the filling into the two prepared pie crusts.
6. 6
   Take the two pieces of crust you set aside and knead them together. Roll out on a floured surface into a rectangular shape as large as you can. Cut one inch strips using a pizza cutter or a knife. If using a knife, you can use a ruler to keep the strips straight. Place the strips on top of the filled pie to form a lattice-type pattern.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Check after 40-45 minutes. If the crust is getting brown, cover with foil. Enjoy!