Pastrmajlija - macedonian pizza

Name: Pastrmajlija - macedonian pizza
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon instant yeast; 1/2 cup lukewarm water; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 tablespoons All-Vegetable Shortening, divided; 1 cup center-cut pork chops, cut in cubes; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 whole egg

Main Dish

Easy

1 h 5 m

Preparation

Preparation45 min

Cook time20 min

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, yeast, and stir well to combine.
Stir in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water; mix until all of the flour is absorbed. You may need a little bit more or less liquid to moisten the entire mixture.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, shaping the dough into a ball.
Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil.
Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven at 425.
Take the dough and knead it again, briefly, on a lightly floured surface.
Roll the dough into an oval shape, about 1/4 inch thick, spread 2 tablespoons of all-vegetable shortening all over the dough, and then place it on a baking sheet.
Get the pork and cut it into cubes.
Season the pork with cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt to taste.
Press the meat into the center of the dough, leaving 2-inch border.
Put dabs of the rest of the all-vegetable shortening on top of the meat.
Fold border, with the fold touching, but not covering the meat.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until meat is done.
In the meantime, break the egg into a small bowl and whisk it. Continue to whisk the egg until it is smooth and no strings cling to the fork.
Take out the pizza and brush the tops of the crust with the egg. Pour the rest of the egg on top of the meat, evenly across.
Put the pizza back into the oven for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the egg is cooked.
Let pizza cool on a wire rack.
Serve with a shot of Rakija (rah-key-yah), which is Macedonian Moonshine, and hot peppers.

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