Easy Italian Sheet Pie
Italian Sheet Pie
A tender, rustic Italian sheet pie with semolina—simple, homey, and very tasty.
Nutrition (per serving)
This is my favorite easy Italian tray pie — light, slightly grainy from semolina, and unexpectedly tender thanks to a generous drizzle of oil and three eggs. It’s the kind of simple, comforting bake you make when you want something homemade without fuss.
The recipe fits an 8-inch (21x21 cm) square pan and uses measure-by-spoon amounts so you can mix it up in one bowl. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a spoonful of ricotta for a lovely afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- Large eggs:3 pieces
- Granulated sugar:12 tbsp
- Vanilla sugar:1 tsp
- Salt:1 pinch
- Milk (whole or 2%):12 tbsp
- Vegetable oil (neutral):12 tbsp
- All-purpose flour:12 tbsp
- Semolina (fine):4 tbsp
- Baking powder:1 tsp
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (21x21 cm) square baking pan and line the bottom with parchment for easy removal.
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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the granulated sugar and vanilla sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 1–2 minutes by hand.
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Add the pinch of salt, then whisk in the milk and vegetable oil until combined.
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Sift the flour and baking powder together, then stir them into the wet mixture along with the semolina until you have a smooth batter. The batter will be pourable but slightly grainy from the semolina.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan once on the counter to settle the batter.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Let the pie cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool slightly on a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature; dust with powdered sugar if you like.
Tips & Notes
- If you want a brighter flavor, fold in 1 tsp of lemon zest with the wet ingredients.
- For a crisper edge, bake a little longer—watch carefully so it doesn’t overbrown.
