TOMATO GALETTE

Steps:

• Remove the stem cores of the tomatoes and slice into 3/8-inch thick slices.
• Place in a single layer on cookie sheets and season with salt. Cover with a clean tea towel and set them aside.
• Fry the bacon slices until just crisp and drain on paper towels; set aside.
• Drain the juices that have collected around the tomatoes, using you fingers to press out any large pockets of seeds and gel.
• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and if you have not put it on a baking sheet lined with parchment, do so now.
• Arrange the cheese slices over the surface of the tart, leaving a 2-inch margin around the edges.
• If more juices have formed around the tomatoes, drain them again.
• Set the tomatoes on top of the cheese in concentric circles that overlap slightly. (Basically, make it look pretty.).
• Season the tomatoes lightly with kosher salt and generously with black pepper from a mill.
• Scatter the chives over the top of the tomatoes.
• Arrange the bacon strips on top.
• Gently fold the edges of the tart up and over the tomatoes, pleating the edges as you fold them. (Pinch and fold, pinch and fold).
• Mix the egg white and Tbs of water in a small dish.
• Using a pastry brush, brush the edge of the tart lightly with the egg wash and sprinkle it with sea salt.
• Bake until the pastry is golden brown and the tomatoes are soft and fragrant, about 35-40 minute.
• Transfer to a rack to cool slightly.
• Cut into wedges and serve warm.