Best Puff Pastry Pissaladière Recipes

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PISSALADIèRE



Pissaladière image

Sweet, caramelized onions, briny anchovies and olives make the up the topping for this traditional Provençal tart. This version calls for a yeasted dough, which makes the tart somewhat like a pizza. But puff pastry, which Julia Child preferred, is also traditional, and quite a bit richer. If you'd rather use that, substitute a 12- to 16-ounce package for the yeast dough, and bake the tart at 375 degrees until the bottom and sides are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Pissaladière makes great picnic fare, in addition to being a terrific appetizer or lunch dish. 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     brunch, dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, appetizer, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 anchovy fillets, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
3 pounds/about 1.4 kilograms onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, grated on a Microplane or minced
1 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup Niçoise olives, pitted or not, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups/250 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Make the filling: Finely chop 2 of the anchovy fillets. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, thyme and chopped anchovy, then cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in salt, and continue cooking for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The onions should be pale golden and very soft; lower the heat if they start to turn dark brown at the edges or stick to the skillet. Use your judgment on timing: Look to the color of the onions to tell you when they're done. Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
  • Meanwhile, make the dough: In a medium bowl, sprinkle dry yeast over warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes, then add oil. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then stir in yeast mixture with a wooden spoon until combined. Turn bowl's contents out onto a floured surface and knead until uniform and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes. (Flour your hands if necessary to keep dough from sticking.) Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, flip the dough over, cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rest in a draft-free place for 1 hour.
  • Lightly oil an 11x17-inch rimmed baking sheet. Working on a floured surface, roll dough into an 11x16-inch rectangle, then transfer it to the oiled baking sheet and press the dough to the sides. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread cooked onions evenly over dough, and top with remaining anchovies and olives. Bake until edges and underside are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

PUFF PASTRY PISSALADIèRE



Puff Pastry Pissaladière image

Categories     Side     Bake     Kosher     Pastry

Yield makes one 10- to 11-inch tart; serves 8-10 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 17

Melted Onions
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds yellow onions, cut into wedges 1/8 inch thick
3/4 cup white balsamic or Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in the refrigerator
1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 cup Oven-Roasted Tomatoes (page 187), cut into narrow strips
4 cloves roasted or blanched garlic (page 192), minced
1/2 cup niçoise olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt
Anchovy fillets, drained and soaked in milk (optional)
1/2 cup grated aged goat cheese, such as crottin

Steps:

  • Prepare a medium heat fire (375°F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.
  • To make the melted onions, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the vinegars and a pinch of white pepper. Decrease the heat, stir in the sugar, and cook until the liquid is almost completely reduced and the onions have "melted" into a jam, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the thyme. Set aside.
  • Place the puff pastry on a floured surface and roll out 1 inch larger all around. Lay on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Cut 3/4-inch-wide strips off each side of the puff pastry. Brush the edges of the pastry with the yolk mixture and place the cut strips on the edges to make a pastry rim. Cover the inside evenly with the toppings, starting with the melted onions and ending with the anchovies. Brush the rim with the yolk mixture. Place on a grate in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately dust with the grated goat cheese. Cut into portions and serve warm.

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