Page 277 - Pie Squared

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive brine

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
½ teaspoon cumin seeds

1 (28-ounce) can (794 g) crushed tomatoes (about 3 cups)

½ cup (71 g) large pimento-stuffed green olives (about 15), sliced

¾ cup (125 g) golden raisins

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon cold water

Scant ½ teaspoon kosher or finishing salt, optional

For the crust: In the food processor, pulse the flour, butter, cream
cheese, and salt until the fats are in small pieces coated with flour,
about 15 times. Add the water all at once and process until the
mixture almost forms a ball. Form the dough into a 6- by 4-inch

rectangle using plastic wrap and a bench scraper to firmly press the
dough into a cohesive form. Wrap tightly and refrigerate a minimum
of 4 hours.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and allow it to warm
slightly. Divide the dough into two pieces, one slightly larger than the
other. Roll out the larger piece to 11 by 15 inches and place in the
slab pie pan, pressing it into the corners of the pan and allowing the
excess to drape over the sides. Refrigerate. Roll out the second

piece of dough to 10 by 14 inches, place it on a lightly floured sheet
of parchment, and refrigerate.
For the filling: In a wide, large skillet set over medium-high heat,

add the ground chuck, breaking it up with two wooden spoons, and
cook until the meat is browned and the pink goes away. Spoon the
meat into a bowl and pour off and discard the remaining fat.