Easter Ham Pie

Ingredients: 

• 2 c. ham, diced
• 3 c. flour
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/8 c. milk
• 1 lb. sweet sausage
• 2 lbs. ricotta
• 1 sm. Mozzarella, cut into sm. pieces
• 1/4 c. grated cheese
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 4 raw eggs (additional)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
   

Mix the flour and sugar together. Make a well in the center, add the 3 eggs, shortening and milk, mixing together until dough is easy to handle. Divide in half; roll out one portion and fit into 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover other half until later.

Parboil sausage 8 minutes and cut into small pieces. Mix sausage with remainder of ingredients and spread in crust. Roll out remaining dough and fit on top of mixture. Seal edges; cut slit in top. Bake for 45-60 minutes in preheated 350 degree oven until crust is golden brown. Cool slightly before serving. Brush tops with a mixture of 1 well-beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of milk (makes crust shiny).
 

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