Neapolitan Grain Pie for Easter

Ingredients (18)

• 1/2 pound (225 grams) soaked and well-drained grains, such as wheat berries
• 1 1/2 cups (375 milliliters) milk
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 10 ounces (300 grams) fresh ricotta
• 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup orange blossom water, such as acqua di Fiori d'arancio
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup minced candied citron
• 1/4 cup minced candied orange peel
• 1/4 cup candied squash, such as cocozzata
• 1 pound (450 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 pound (225 grams) lard, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
• 4 large egg yolks