Swiss Chard Pie (Tourte aux Blettes) crispy and flavorful
Ingredients
Swiss chard pie for a 30x40 cm baking sheet:For the dough:
- 17.75 oz (500 g) pastry flour
- 8 oz (225 g) water
- 0.4 oz (10 g) salt
- 2.1 oz (60 g) butter
- 2.8 oz (80 g) olive oil
For the filling:
- 8 Swiss chard stalks
- 2 apples
- 10 oz (280 g) mozzarella
- 10 oz (280 g) ham
- 4 eggs
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 oz (70 g) pine nuts
Step-by-step recipe
Preparation of the filling to be made the day before:
1 Wash and mince the Swiss chard greens.
2 Peel the chard stalks, cook them in water for 15 minutes, drain thoroughly, and mince finely.
3 Prepare the ingredients: cut the apples into sixths, the mozzarella into small cubes, the ham into thin slices, and leave the eggs whole.
4 Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight before use.
Preparation of the dough:
1 Mix the flour and salt.
2 Add the olive oil and water.
3 Mix until a coarse dough forms.
4 Then incorporate the softened butter.
5 Let rest for at least one hour.
6 Spread half of the dough on the bottom of a dish, letting it slightly overhang.
7 Fill with the filling. Cover with another circle of dough, sealing it well, create a small chimney vent, and brush the top with egg wash.
8 Bake in a hot oven at approximately 390°F (200 °C). Watch the color of the dough to determine when cooking is complete.
Chef Patrick's Comment
Good recipe to serve for example with a red Bandol.
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