10 February 2016

Tarte Flambée attempt

Tarte Flambée is one of my favorite things to eat in France, especially when I visit the region of its origin, Alsace (one of my favorite parts of France).  I found this recipe and thought it sounded correct, so I gave it a very hopeful try.  Unfortunately, I found that the crust did not match with what I am used to in France; it should be thin and somewhat soft like this, but nowhere near this oily.  I shall find a different recipe and make another attempt soon-ish.  The ingredients are listed in metric because that is how the original had them and I thus measured that way.



Original recipe link:
http://www.food.com/recipe/tarte-flamb-e-els-sser-flammkuchen-365298

Ingredients:

200 g all-purpose flour
2 T. oil
125 mL water
1 pinch salt
200 g onions, sliced thin (preferably with a mandoline)
100 g bacon, cut in small pieces
200 g crème fraîche

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 480°F.

2. Mix together flour, oil, water, and salt to make dough (should not be sticky).  Roll out as thin as possible.


3. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat.  Once the bacon pieces are just starting to crisp a little, remove bacon and set aside on paper-towel lined plate.
 (don't mind the two slices there in the pic--those are for my kiddo, not the recipe :))

4. Add onions to pan and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute--just enough time to soften them slightly.

5. Place dough on a baking sheet.  Spread crème fraîche all over dough evenly.  Top with bacon and onions.



6. **I added a small amount of shredded Gruyère to the top; this is optional.**


7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until edges are browned.


8. Cut out desired portion and serve.


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