SAEDNEWS: Pizza pie is prepared in a similar way to traditional pizza, with one key difference: an additional layer of dough is placed on top of the pizza in a desired shape or pattern, giving it the appearance of a pie. Pizza pie can be made with ground meat, chicken, sausage, or deli meats.
Fast foods have a significant place in modern life, and many people enjoy consuming them at home or outside. Pizza pie is one of these fast foods, differing from regular pizza mainly in its decoration and shaping, where an extra dough layer is creatively added on top.
400 g pizza dough
225 g cooked and chopped sausage
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
½ cup chopped olives
⅓ cup sliced red onion
2 cups mixed cheeses (cheddar, gouda, and mozzarella)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Prepare the Dough
Grease a baking tray and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly flour a flat surface and roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Reserve a portion of the dough and cut it into thin strips for later use. Shape the remaining dough into a rectangle, place it on the tray, and bake for 6–7 minutes until slightly golden.
Prepare the Filling
Cook and chop the sausage, slice the onion, and chop the spinach and olives. Mix all these ingredients with the chopped artichoke hearts.
Assemble the Pizza Pie
Spread the prepared filling over the pre-baked dough and sprinkle the cheese mixture on top. Arrange the reserved dough strips in a crisscross pattern over the filling to give it a lattice design.
Bake the Pizza Pie
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the dough is cooked and crispy. Remove from the oven, cut into pieces, and serve with your favorite sauce.
You might be familiar with apple pie, but chicken pizza pie follows a similar concept with savory ingredients. It’s a great option for gatherings. Here’s how to prepare this delicious dish:
2 cups flour
1 egg
1 cup yogurt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil (e.g., olive oil)
Cooked and chopped chicken as needed
½ cup mushrooms
2 tomatoes
½ bell pepper
1 tbsp fried onions
Prepare the Dough
Beat the egg lightly with a fork, then mix in the yogurt. Add salt, baking powder, and oil, and stir. Gradually add the flour until a smooth dough forms.
Prepare the Filling
Sauté the cooked chicken with fried onions, bell pepper, tomato fillets, and mushrooms. Season with salt and let cool.
Assemble the Chicken Pizza Pie
Grease a baking dish and spread the dough evenly in it. Poke a few holes in the dough with a fork. Spread the filling over the dough and cover it with another layer of dough. Seal the edges by pressing them together. Reserve a small amount of dough for decoration.
Decorate and Bake
Use the reserved dough to decorate the top of the pie. Brush the top with a mixture of egg yolk and milk or a saffron-butter mixture for a golden finish. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and the dough pulls away from the edges of the dish.
Your chicken pizza pie is ready to serve once golden and aromatic. Enjoy!
