Wine dough for savory pies is an excellent dough to prepare savory pies, onion calzones, rustic focacce… In Apulia it is widely used for the preparation of focacce filled with vegetables. It is very similar to classic shortcrust pastry, with the difference that the latter is prepared with butter, while the wine dough for savory pies is a simple dough made from flour, extra virgin olive oil, dry white wine and salt. A dough also suitable for those following a vegan diets or who are lactose intolerant. Wine dough is very easy to prepare and is my kitchen ace. You know, it is always useful to have a “ace” in the kitchen — it’s essential for when hunger strikes but time is short. Often, when you want something delicious without going crazy at the stove, the best solutions are the simplest. Just prepare the wine dough and make a great calzone with ham and cheese… or with vegetables like spinach or Swiss chard… or whatever you prefer or have in the fridge.

But now let’s go to the kitchen and I’ll show you how to prepare Wine dough for savory pies in a short time.