Pissaladiere Recipe - Provencal Onion Tart Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Pissaladiere Recipe, in a small bowl, stir in flaxseed powder with 3 tablespoons water and keep aside

Step 2: It will thicken and fluff up in 3 minutes

Step 3: In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine the yeast and flour

Step 4: Add the flax seeds mixture, oil and 1/4 cup of water

Step 5: Beat on low speed until the dough forms a ball and comes clean from the sides of the bowl

Step 6: This might take 5 to 8 minutes

Step 7: Put the dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap

Step 8: Let the dough rest for 40 to 45 minutes or until  double in size

Step 9: While the dough is proofing we will make the caramelized onion topping

Step 10: In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over low heat

Step 11: Add the garlic and sauté for few seconds

Step 12: Add the onions and let it slowly cook until tender and lightly caramelized

Step 13: You don't want the onion to burn, but be sweet and tender

Step 14: Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until all liquid is evaporated

Step 15: Season with thyme, salt and pepper and turn off the heat

Step 16: Cool down to room temperature

Step 17: Preheat the oven to 200 C

Step 18: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep aside

Step 19: The next step is to make the Pissaladiere

Step 20: On a floured surface, roll the dough to a circle about 9 inches in diameter

Step 21: Place this on the baking sheet

Step 22: Top with the onion mixture and olives

Step 23: Let it rest for 20 minutes before baking

Step 24: Bake for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the topping looks bubbly

Step 25: Once done, cool slightly, slice the Pissaladiere into wedges and serve

Step 26: Serve Pissaladiere as an appetizer with Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe (French Style Cauliflower & Cheese Bake)