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Flamiche au Maroilles (Maroilles Tart)

Flamiche au Maroilles, a traditional recipe from the North of France was born on a day when a woman went to Dinant to sell her farm products at the market.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 4 tbsp soft butter
  • 3 eggs (including one for the dough)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz. maroilles
  • ¾ cup Creme Fraiche
  • pepper
  • 2 pinches salt

Instructions

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  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk.
  2. Make a well in the flour and pour the milk / yeast mixture, one egg, and melted butter.
  3. Mix and knead slightly until getting an elastic dough.
  4. Upon formation of the dough, add the salt and knead for 3 minutes. Form a ball.
  5. Cover the dough and let rise for one hour at room temperature and away from drafts.
  6. Preheat oven to 410F/210C.
  7. Roll out the dough and place on a 12" (30cm) tart pan.
  8. Prick the dough, cover and let it rise again for 10 more minutes.
  9. Meanwhile, beat the two remaining eggs and the creme fraiche. Add salt and pepper.
  10. Spread ¾ of this mixture over the dough, add slices of maroilles, and pour over the last quarter of the egg and creme fraiche mixture.
  11. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.