Casata

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then cut in Crisco shortening using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Beat the eggs lightly and add them to the flour-shortening mixture, stirring until a soft, cohesive dough forms. If the dough appears too dry, add a teaspoon of cold water at a time until it comes together.

Divide the dough into two portions, one slightly larger than the other, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate to rest and firm up.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger dough portion into a circle about 12 inches in diameter and carefully transfer it to the prepared pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and up the sides.

Spoon your prepared sweetened fruit filling evenly into the pastry-lined dish, spreading it to the edges.

Roll out the remaining dough portion into a circle, place it over the filling, and crimp or press the edges together to seal, trimming any excess dough and cutting a few small vents in the top crust.

Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling through the vents, then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.