Easter tradition: pizza gaina recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Eggs (one egg is to brush on top)
• 1 Pound of ricotta cheese (about 2 cups)
• 3/4 Cup fresh mozzarella, grated (about 4 ounces)
• 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 Stick of pepperoni, diced
• 1/4 Pound of salami or prosciutto, diced (have grocer give it to you as a chunk)
• 1/2 Teaspoon of pepper
• Note: Do not add salt. It will be salty enough with the meats in it.
• 3 Cups of flour
• 1/2 Cup of shortening
• 1 Egg
• 3/4 Ice water