My Traditional Tarte à la Provençale

Today, I want to share a recipe that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious: my traditional Tarte à la Provençale. I learned this dish from my French great-aunt. Although I'm not sure if it's an officially traditional dish, it is a beloved family recipe and a true delight from Provence.

My traditional Tarte à la provençale

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 300 g flour

• A small French glass of water (80 ml)

• 150 g butter, diced

• A pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• French mustard

• Black pitted olives

• 2-3 tomatoes

• Herbes de Provence

• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Prepare the dough: Knead the flour, salt, and butter with your fingers until it has a sandy consistency.

2. Add water: Add the water and form a ball.

3. Roll out: Roll out the dough (I like to do this directly on baking paper) and place it in a tart pan (or any round pan).

4. Apply mustard: Thinly spread the French mustard over the dough.

5. Distribute tomatoes and olives: Place the sliced tomatoes on top and add a few olives.

6. Season: Sprinkle Herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper over it.

7. Bake: Put the tart in the oven at 175°C until the crust is golden brown and the tomatoes are not burnt.

This Tarte à la Provençale is not only a simple and quick recipe but also a piece of my family history. I'm a huge fan of quiches and tarts. Great recipes and inspiration can be found everywhere, for example, here: Quiches and Savoury Tarts. I hope you enjoy this tart as much as I do! Bon appétit!