Epiran Feta Tart (Alevropita)

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:

1. Heat oven to 500°.
2. Put an 18″ x 13″ x 1″ rimmed baking sheet into oven for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together 2 tbsp. oil, vodka, egg, and 1 cup water in a bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder.
5. Pour wet mixture over dry mixture.
6. Whisk until smooth.
7. Brush remaining oil over bottom of hot pan.
8. Add batter.
9. Smooth batter with a rubber spatula to coat the bottom evenly, if necessary.
10. Distribute cheese evenly over batter.
11. Dot with butter.
12. Bake, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy, about 20 minutes.
13. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Serves: 8-10

Source:  Saveur June 2010