Ingredients

3 cups tipo 00 flour

1 pkg dry active yeast

1 cup water

1 tsp sea salt

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For filling:

6 cups broccoli florets

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup walnut halves

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl add flour & form a well in the middle
  2. Add dry yeast & water & mix on low with dough hook 1-2 min
  3. Add oil & salt & continue kneading on med/low 7-10 min
  4. Cover & allow to rise 1-2 hours in a warm place
  5. Blanch florets with garlic cloves in salted water 1-2 min
  6. Drain, toss with oil & walnuts & let cool
  7. Divide dough 1 third to two thirds & dust with flour
  8. Roll a 13″ round & a 10″ round
  9. Place a 10″ mound of broccoli on the 13″ round of dough
  10. Place the 10″ round of dough on tope of the broccoli
  11. Lift up the bottom round to meet the top round
  12. Pinch & turn the dough to create a seal all around the pie
  13. Prick with a form 4-6 times & brush with egg white (optional)
  14. Baked 40-50 min 350 F preheated oven

Nona Tip: Proof yeast if unsure of freshness. Warm 1 cup of the water to 110 F. Add 1/2 tsp sugar & yeast. Cover 5-10 min until foamy. Add to flour & continue as directed. If yeast wont foam discard & obtain fresh.