Torta di Formaggio (or Torta Pasquale)

Torta di Formaggio (or Torta Pasquale)

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During the week before Easter, the Umbrian farmwomen bake the traditional Easter cheesebread in their outdoor stone bread ovens. Here is a recipe for la torta di formaggio – thanks to my friend...

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Cooking tools:

  • Kitchen scale
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry board
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Cooling rack
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Grater
  • Pastry brush
  • Kitchen towel
  • Cake pan
  • Coffee can

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
  • 1 ounce yeast
  • 1 cup grated aged Pecorino cheese*
  • ½ cup diced young Pecorino cheese*
  • 3 large whole eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

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