Made with a simple egg batter, this feta-studded tart hails from the region of Epirus in southeastern Europe.
Ingredients:
- 6 Tab. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. vodka
- 1 egg
- 1 1⁄4 c flour, sifted
- 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1⁄8 tsp. baking powder
- 10 oz. feta, crumbled
- 2 Tab unsalted butter, softened
Directions:
- Heat oven to 500°.
- Put an 18″ x 13″ x 1″ rimmed baking sheet into oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together 2 tbsp. oil, vodka, egg, and 1 cup water in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Pour wet mixture over dry mixture.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Brush remaining oil over bottom of hot pan.
- Add batter.
- Smooth batter with a rubber spatula to coat the bottom evenly, if necessary.
- Distribute cheese evenly over batter.
- Dot with butter.
- Bake, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy, about 20 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Serves: 8-10
Source: Saveur June 2010