Pizza di Scarola (Escarole Pie)

Pizza di Scarola (Escarole Pie)
Bitter escarole, tamed by a medley of Mediterranean flavors, is the protagonist of this savory Neapolitan pie. Giulia Scarpaleggia
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Despite this recipe’s name, don’t expect a traditional pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella. This classic regional dish, belonging to the Neapolitan tradition, is more like a stuffed focaccia or a savory pie, with a fluffy crust made with a potato bread dough.

Escarole is the protagonist of the filling, its bitterness tamed by supporting Mediterranean flavors: pine nuts, black olives, capers, and anchovies, along with the ubiquitous extra-virgin olive oil and chile pepper.

Giulia Scarpaleggia
Giulia Scarpaleggia
Author
Giulia Scarpaleggia is a Tuscan-born and bred food writer, food photographer, and author of five cookbooks, including “From the Markets of Tuscany.” She is currently working on her sixth cookbook. Find her online at her blog, JulsKitchen.com
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