LA CROSTATA 
PASTRY:

2 c. flour
2/3 c. butter
2 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour. Save 1/3 of dough. pat remaining dough in bottom of a springform pan. Spread jelly on dough and divide saved dough into 6-8 pieces. roll into "pencils" and lattice on top of jelly. Bake at 300-325 degrees for 1/2 hour.

Decorate top after baked with fresh fruit, whipped topping, or drizzle with chocolate, etc. This is an authentic Italian dish.

 

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