Tarte Flambée with Bacon and Asparagus
If you are a fan of pizza (who isn't?), and specifically Pizza Bianca, you must try an Alsatian alternative - Tarte Flambée. It is easier and quicker to make since it doesn't require any proving time, it has a lovely crisp base and all the lovely toppings, including creme fraiche, cheese, bacon. Deviating from the norm, we also added some seasonal asparagus to the mix. It's delicious!
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 100 g plain white flour
- 85 g spelt flour (or substitute with the same amount of plain flour)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 110 ml lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Topping:
- 100 g bacon unsmoked, cut into small pieces
- 120 g creme fraiche
- 1 brown onion thinly sliced
- 100 g Gruyere, Emmental or Gouda use Cheddar if you can't find them, grated
- 100 g asparagus tips cut in half lengthways, if thick
- a pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- To make the base, mix both types of flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. Add the water and oil to the well and using your hands, bring together to make a dough. Knead for about 5 minutes, then cover and leave to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. On a flour-dusted surface, roll the dough into two thin oblongs, each measuring around 20x25cm (8x10in).
- For the topping, fry the bacon pieces in a frying pan until they are crispy and starting to brown. Place the bacon on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
- Preheat the oven to 210 C Fan. Line a large baking tray (or two) with baking parchment. Carefully lift the rolled out dough bases onto the trays.
- Leaving about 1.5cm edge, spread the crème fraîche over dough bases. Scatter the thinly sliced onion, then top with grated cheese. Arrange the asparagus on top and scatter the crispy bacon. Finally, sprinkle some black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg on top.
- Place the trays in the oven for approx. 12-15 minutes. Your Tart Flambee base should be crisp and the cheese melted. Serve with a green salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 1147kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 31gFat: 78gSaturated Fat: 32gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1137IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 645mgIron: 6mg
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