ONION AND BACON TART

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Provided by Kay Rentschler

Categories     Mixer     Onion     Bake     Cocktail Party     Lunch     Bacon     Fall     Oktoberfest     Honey     Caraway     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 hors d'oeuvre or 6 light-lunch servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For dough
1 cup warm water (100-110°F)
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast (from a 1/4-ounce package)
2 cups high-gluten all-purpose flour (not bread flour) such as Sir Lancelot High Gluten Flour*
1/2 teaspoon salt
For topping
5 ounce slab bacon, rind discarded and meat cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (about 3/4 cup)
3 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds small onions (about 8), halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons crème fraîche
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
Special Equipment
a standing electric mixer with paddle attachment and dough hook; a pizza stone; a small offset spatula

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Stir together water, honey, and yeast in bowl of mixer and let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes. Add flour and salt and beat with paddle attachment at medium speed until a dough forms. Attach dough hook and knead dough at medium speed until dough no longer sticks to side of bowl, 10 to 15 minutes. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let dough rise at warm room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 4 hours. (Dough will be sticky.)
  • Make topping:
  • Put pizza stone in bottom third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Sprinkle bacon in a 12-inch skillet and add water. Cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is translucent, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then pour 1 tablespoon bacon fat into a 15- by 10- by 1-inch baking pan. Cool fat to warm, then grease pan with your fingers. Discard any remaining bacon fat and reserve skillet.
  • With greased fingers, transfer dough to baking pan and stretch into a small rectangle. Continue to stretch until dough is a 10- by 8-inch rectangle, letting it rest about 3 minutes between stretches. (Dough will become more malleable as it rests.)
  • Assemble and bake tart:
  • Heat butter in reserved skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook onions with caraway seeds, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Spread onions on a baking sheet and cool completely, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir together crème fraîche, thyme, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, then dollop over dough and spread evenly to edges with offset spatula. Sprinkle with bacon and onions.
  • Bake tart in pan on stone until edges of crust are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack until warm, about 10 minutes, before cutting. Serve warm.
  • Available from The Baker's Catalogue (800-827-6836).

Iqbal Chowhury
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This onion and bacon tart was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time. Otherwise, the tart was very good. The caramelized onions were very flavorful, and the pastry crust was flaky and delicious.


Akinola Horlaitan
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I made this onion and bacon tart for my friends and they loved it! It was the perfect appetizer for our party. The caramelized onions were so flavorful, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. The pastry crust was also very flaky and delicious. I wi


Ateen Fatima
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This onion and bacon tart was very easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made pie crust to save time, and the tart still came out delicious. The caramelized onions were very flavorful, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. I will definit


Mackline Maria
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I really enjoyed this tart! The caramelized onions were so flavorful, and the pastry crust was very flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves onions.


Ahsan ILyas
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This onion and bacon tart was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time. Otherwise, the tart was very good. The caramelized onions were very flavorful, and the pastry crust was flaky and delicious.


Chhoying Penjor
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I made this onion and bacon tart for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night. The caramelized onions were so flavorful, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. The pastry crust was also very flaky and delicious.


Anawana Kumoyo
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This onion and bacon tart was amazing! It was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The caramelized onions were so flavorful, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. The pastry crust was also very flaky and delicious. I would definitely recom


Tsakani Freddy Maluleke
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This onion and bacon tart was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less butter next time. Otherwise, the tart was very good. The caramelized onions were very flavorful, and the pastry crust was flaky and delicious.


kathleen Garcia
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I'm not a big fan of onions, but I really enjoyed this tart! The caramelized onions were very flavorful, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. The pastry crust was also very flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone w


Midnight
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I made this onion and bacon tart for my friends and they loved it! It was the perfect appetizer for our party. The tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The caramelized onions were so flavorful, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. Th


Nayab iqbal Numurde
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This onion and bacon tart was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less bacon next time. Otherwise, the tart was very good. The caramelized onions were very flavorful, and the pastry crust was flaky and delicious.


Debra Faiza
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Wow! This onion and bacon tart was amazing! The caramelized onions were so sweet and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. The pastry crust was also very flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking fo


taha chisti
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I was looking for a new recipe for onion and bacon tart, and this one did not disappoint! The caramelized onions were so flavorful, and the bacon added a nice crunch. The pastry crust was also very flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making thi


Bayaan Nura
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This onion and bacon tart was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made pie crust to save time, and the tart still came out delicious. The onions and bacon were cooked perfectly, and the cheese melted gooey and browned on top. I will defin


Kibanga Fahim
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! The onions were perfectly caramelized and the bacon added a nice salty flavor. The pastry crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Steve Gell
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This onion and bacon tart was a hit at our dinner party! The combination of caramelized onions and crispy bacon was perfect, and the pastry crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.