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Recipe from "A Proper Newe Booke of Cokerye" by Duke Cariadoc of the Bow and Duchessa Diana Alena.
Pie Crust: Mix and knead together the following ingredients.
1 cup of flour (I used einkorn flour)
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup of butter
2 to 2 and a half tablespoons of water
From the website Medival Cuisine http://www.medievalcuisine.com/site/medievalcuisine/Euriol/recipe-index/torta-d-agli
Garlic Torte filling:
8 ounces of ricotta cheese
8 ounces of farmers cheese or queso fresco (+ tablespoon heavy cream)
3 large eggs
1/4 cup butter
1 pound of garlic
Variations: Add saffron, other spices to taste, and raisins. Bake 45 to 60 minutes at 400 degrees, 205 Celsius.