Mom's Easter Grain Pie6 Servings. Pizza Grana *This is the recipe from Dom DeLuise's book. Does anyone have the Caliendo recipe for Pizza Grana?Nutritional Informationcalories1068kcalprotein31.5gfat43.2gcarbs139.3gfiber1.4gsugar83.7gsodium335mgcholesterol357mgsaturates20.8gtrans fat2.3gunsaturated fat18.6gIngredients2 1/2 cups flour sifted2 1/2 cups sugar8 eggs1/3 cup shortening2 teaspoons vanillagrated rind of 1 lemon (yellow part only)grated rind of 1 orange (orange part only)3 pounds ricotta cheese1 cup cooked wheat grain (wheat grain may be found in health food stores)DirectionsFirst make the pie crust by blending together flour and shortening.Add 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla and orange and lemon rind.Blend well and roll flat on a floured cutting board.Place in a 10x13x2 inch baking pan and set aside.To make filling, separate remaining 6 eggs and beat egg whites until they form soft peaks.Set aside.Beat egg yolks well and add 1 teaspoon vanilla, ricotta cheese, 2 cups sugar, and grain.Blend well and slowly fold in egg whites.Carefully pour into pie crust and bake at 400° for 10 minutes.Reduce heat to 350° and bake 40 minutes more until light and golden brown.Category: Desserts
