No-Oven Italian Pie: A 12-Spoon Miracle Recipe

Ingredients

For the Pie

• Eggs: 3 large, room temperature
• Sugar: 12 tablespoons (approximately 140g)
• Milk: 12 tablespoons (100-120ml), room temperature
• Vegetable oil: 12 tablespoons (100-120ml), refined
• Flour: 12 tablespoons with a small heap (approximately 240g)
• Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
• Lemon: 1 (zest and juice of half)
• Salt: 1 pinch

For Finishing

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Additional vegetable oil for greasing

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preparation (10 minutes)

1. Prepare your pan:

• Use a 22-24cm diameter frying pan (22cm preferred)
• Cut parchment paper to fit bottom
• Grease pan and parchment thoroughly

1. Prepare lemon:

• Grate zest (yellow part only)
• Squeeze juice from half the lemon

Making the Batter (15 minutes)

1. Start with eggs:

• Break 3 room temperature eggs into a bowl
• Add pinch of salt
• Add 12 tablespoons sugar (not heaping)
• Whisk 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy

1. Add wet ingredients:

• Pour in 12 tablespoons room temperature milk
• Add 12 tablespoons refined vegetable oil
• Mix well after each addition
• Add lemon zest and juice of half lemon
• Whisk to combine

1. Add dry ingredients:

• Sift 12 slightly heaped tablespoons flour
• Add baking powder
• Whisk until smooth (batter should be flowing)

Baking Process (30-40 minutes)

1. Prepare pan:

• Place parchment on bottom
• Grease thoroughly
• Pour in batter

1. Cook on stovetop:

• Use lowest heat setting
• Place pan in center of burner
• Cover with lid
• Wipe condensation from lid occasionally
• Cook 20-30 minutes

1. Flip pie:

• Cover with parchment and plate
• Carefully flip
• Return to pan with new parchment
• Cook additional 7-10 minutes
• Test with toothpick for doneness

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 285
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fat: 15g
• Sugar: 18g
• Fiber: 1g

Pro Cooking Tips and Tricks

1. Temperature Control:

• Maintain lowest possible heat
• Center pan on burner
• Check bottom frequently for even browning

1. Ingredient Temperature:

• Room temperature eggs for more volume
• Room temperature milk for better mixing
• Consistent tablespoon measurements

1. Texture Success:

• Whisk eggs and sugar thoroughly
• Sift dry ingredients
• Don’t overmix after adding flour

Variations and Substitutions

1. Flavoring Options:

• Replace lemon with vanilla sugar
• Add orange zest instead of lemon
• Include ground cinnamon
• Add vanilla extract

1. Serving Suggestions:

• Dust with powdered sugar
• Split and fill with cream
• Serve with fresh berries
• Add whipped cream

1. Pan Options:

• 22cm pan for taller pie
• 24cm pan for thinner pie
• Non-stick or well-seasoned regular pan