Tarte Flambee (alsatian Pizza)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup flour, plus flour for rolling
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 3/8 cup warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup fromage blanc or 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 lb smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips
• 1 small onion, peeled and sliced very thin
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 put the flour and salt in a mixing bowl or in the work bowl of a food processor.
• 2 in a measuring cup, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and stir in the sugar.
• 3 add to the flour all at once and stir or motor until smooth.
• 4 be careful not to over-process.
• 5 cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow it to rise, undisturbed, for 45 minutes.
• 6 preheat the oven to 425 degrees and rub two large baking sheets with a little vegetable oil.
• 7 divide the dough into four parts, and on a well-floured surface, roll each part into an 8-inch round.
• 8 put the rounds on the oiled baking sheets and set aside.
• 9 combine the fromage blanc or cottage cheese, the crème fraîche and the 1 tablespoon of flour and stir or process until smooth.
• 10 cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until some of the fat is released, then add the sliced onion and cook 2 or 3 minutes, or until the onion is barely softened.
• 11 distribute the cheese evenly between the rounds of dough and spread it up to the edges.
• 12 sprinkle the bacon and onions on top.
• 13 season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• 14 bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is browned.
• 15 serve hot.