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Pizza di scarola
Dissolve the yeast in the water, mix in the flour, then the salt and lard, and knead 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 2 hours, until doubled.
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How long does Pizza di scarola take?
3 hr 40 min all in — 40 min prep, 1 hr cook, 2 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 slices. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Fish, Tree nuts. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Frying pan, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 10 g.
What can I use instead?
Escarole → Curly endive. The same chicory family; a little more bitter.
Any tips from this recipe?
Squeeze the cooked escarole in a sieve if any liquid remains; dry filling keeps the base crisp. It tastes better a few hours after baking, once the flavours settle.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.