Souttert (Savoury Tart)
Souttert (Savoury Tart). This authentic recipe is simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingrédients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for the crust)
- 125 g cold butter, cubed (for the crust)
- 1 egg (for the crust)
- 2–3 tbsp cold water (for the crust)
- pinch of salt (for the crust)
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for the filling)
- 1 onion, finely chopped (for the filling)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for the filling)
- 150 g cooked bacon or ham, diced (optional)(for the filling)
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or a mix) (for the filling)
- 3 eggs (for the filling)
- ½ cup milk or cream (for the filling)
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)(for the filling)
- salt and black pepper to taste (for the filling)
- fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) (optional)(for the filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.Add egg and water, knead gently until dough comes together.Wrap in cling film and chill for 15 minutes.
- Blind bake the crust:Roll out the dough and line a tart or pie tin.Prick the base with a fork.Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Make the filling:Heat butter or oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.Add bacon/ham and cook briefly.Let it cool slightly, then mix with grated cheese.
- Assemble the tart:Whisk eggs with milk/cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and herbs.Spread the onion-cheese-bacon mixture over the baked crust.Pour egg mixture on top.
- Bake:Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden on top.Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
