TARTE FLAMBéE
Traditionally, this onion and bacon tart was a baker's treat made from dough scraps leftover from bread baking. The scraps were rolled out, topped with raw onion, bacon and fromage blanc (a soft, yogurtlike cheese) and baked until the dough puffed and the onions singed at the edges. Now you're as likely to find this savory tart at a restaurant or coming straight from someone's kitchen as at a bakery. This version, adapted from the chef Gabriel Kreuther, uses a biscuitlike crust made with baking powder instead of the usual yeasted dough. Since you don't have to let the dough rise, you can have a tarte flambée on the table in under 45 minutes. Serve this as an appetizer, a light main course, or for an unusual brunch offering. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, main course, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If you have a pizza stone, place it on the middle rack of your oven, top with a baking sheet, and heat the oven to 425 degrees. (If you don't have a stone, just place the baking sheet on the oven rack).
- In a medium bowl, combine crème fraîche, fromage blanc, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Set aside while you make the dough.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk to combine flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small bowl, whisk to combine olive oil, egg yolk and 1/4 cup water. Add to dry ingredients and use a fork to combine until it creates a shaggy dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 1 minute, until the dough is uniform and elastic. (Flour your hands as necessary to keep the dough from sticking.) Roll out to a 12-inch round, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet without a rim (or use an overturned rimmed baking pan).
- Spread fromage blanc mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edges. Sprinkle bacon and onions over fromage blanc. Slide tart, still on parchment paper, off baking sheet and directly onto baking sheet in oven.
- Bake until top is beginning to brown, and sides are golden and crispy, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and slide off parchment paper to serving platter. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 141 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]I love that this tarte flambée is so versatile. I can add any toppings I like, making it a great way to use up leftovers.
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[email protected]This tarte flambée is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and always a hit.
Deidre Abernathy
[email protected]I've tried many tarte flambée recipes, and this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Anas Dawar
[email protected]This tarte flambée is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors.
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[email protected]I love the simplicity of this tarte flambée. It's a great way to enjoy fresh, flavorful ingredients.
Lane Campbell
[email protected]This tarte flambée is a great way to use up leftover cheese and bacon.
Srijana Hamal
[email protected]I've made this tarte flambée several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you're short on time.
Oumaima Oumaima
[email protected]This tarte flambée is a great appetizer or light meal. It's also perfect for parties and potlucks.
Md Sahedul
[email protected]I love that this tarte flambée is so versatile. You can add any toppings you like, making it a great way to customize your meal.
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[email protected]This tarte flambée is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover ingredients.
Mr Captain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tarte flambée turned out perfectly. It was crispy and cheesy and the toppings were flavorful.
biraj bishwakarma
[email protected]This tarte flambée was delicious! The dough was crispy and the toppings were flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Noor Han
[email protected]I love this tarte flambée recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The dough is crispy and the toppings are flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tanvir Tanjill
[email protected]This tarte flambée is easy to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of bacon, cheese, and onions is perfect, and the dough is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.
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[email protected]I made this tarte flambée for my family and they all loved it. The dough was crispy and the toppings were flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Lina Isong
[email protected]This tarte flambée was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved it, and I received so many compliments. It's a great recipe for entertaining guests.
Salim Muhammad Barau
[email protected]I've tried many tarte flambée recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is perfect and the toppings are flavorful and well-balanced. I highly recommend this recipe!
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[email protected]This tarte flambée is incredibly delicious and easy to make! The flavors of the bacon, cheese, and onions are perfectly balanced, and the crust is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.