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Tarte Flambée

A classic Alsatian flatbread featuring a paper-thin crust topped with tangy fromage blanc, sweet onions, and smoky bacon.

35 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1 cup fromage blanc
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz slab bacon, diced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup warm water, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a bowl, then knead into a thin dough.

  3. 3

    Roll the dough paper-thin directly onto the parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Spread 1 cup fromage blanc evenly over the dough and season with 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg.

  5. 5

    Distribute 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and 6 oz diced slab bacon across the top.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is browned and slab bacon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

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Questions

What is Tarte Flambée?

A classic Alsatian flatbread featuring a paper-thin crust topped with tangy fromage blanc, sweet onions, and smoky bacon. This reference files it under French dinner: made in the oven, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Tarte Flambée need?

For Tarte Flambée, the oven is set to 475 F (about 245 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 6. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How do I know when Tarte Flambée is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until crust is browned and slab bacon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. A reading of 145 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Tarte Flambée?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Tarte Flambée uses 6 oz slab bacon, diced.

Can I make Tarte Flambée gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Tarte Flambée is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Tarte Flambée?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 14 g protein, 41 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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