Pissaladière Onion Tart

Pissaladière Onion Tart

A French onion tart on a crisp yeast dough, topped with anchovy fillets and black olives.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the lukewarm water and active dry yeast in a mixing bowl. Leave until lightly foamy.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Active Dry Yeast, 240.0 ml Water

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Add the flour, 1 tsp (6 gr) salt, and 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Stir until a rough dough forms, then knead until smooth and elastic.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 360.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 6.0 gr Fine Salt, 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: mixing bowl, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until approximately doubled in volume.

    Timer: 60 min (fixed)

    Cookware: kitchen towel, mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Thinly slice the onions and mince the garlic while the dough rises.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  5. Step 5

    Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and the remaining ¼ tsp (2 gr) salt, then cook until very soft and golden, stirring regularly.

    Timer: 35 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 1000.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Stir the garlic, thyme, and black pepper into the onions. Cook briefly, then remove the skillet from the heat and let the topping cool slightly.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Fresh Thyme, 8.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Heat the oven to 220°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

  8. Step 8

    Roll the risen dough into a thin rectangle that fits the prepared baking sheet, then transfer it to the sheet.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper, rolling pin

  9. Step 9

    Spread the onion mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a narrow border. Arrange the anchovy fillets in a lattice and distribute the olives between them.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 80.0 gr Anchovy, 90.0 gr Black Olive

    Cookware: baking sheet

  10. Step 10

    Bake at 220°C until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges. Rest briefly before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.

    Timer: 22 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

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