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Great side dish
to hearty meats, and a nice appetizer for a wine tasting
party too...
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CRUST: |
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2
cups |
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flour |
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3
Tbs |
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bulgur |
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1
tsp |
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salt |
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2/3
cup |
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chilled shortening, cut into pieces |
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Approx. 8 Tbs |
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ice
water
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FILLING: |
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2
Tbs |
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olive oil |
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4
large |
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leeks (white and pale green parts only),
thinly sliced |
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4
large |
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garlic cloves, finely chopped |
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1˝
cups |
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(packed) grated Gouda cheese (about 6
oz.) |
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1
Tbs |
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chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 t. dried) |
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1
Tbs |
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chopped fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried) |
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1
Tbs |
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chopped fresh sage (or 1 t. dried) |
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salt
and pepper to taste |
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1 |
To prepare
crust: Combine first 3 ingredients in food
processor. Add shortening and cut in until
mixture resembles coarse meal. Add enough water
to bind dough, processing just until mixture
begins to gather together. Gather dough into a
ball. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface
to 15" diameter round. Transfer to 9" diameter
tart pan with removeable bottom. Trim edges.
Pierce dough all over with fork. Chill 15
minutes. |
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To prepare
filling: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over
medium-low heat. Add leeks and garlic and sauté
until tender and golden, stirring occasionally
and adding up to 3 T. of water if mixture
becomes too dry, about 40 minutes. Remove from
heat and cool. Mix cheese and herbs into leeks.
Season with salt and pepper. |
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Preheat oven
to 450 degrees F. Bake crust until golden,
piercing with a fork if bubbles form, about 15
minutes. Spoon filling into crust. Bake until
cheese melts and filling is heated through,
about 15 minutes. |
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Let sit for
a few minutes, then remove pan sides and cut
into wedges. |
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Servings: 6 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Bulgur is also
called cracked wheat and is available at natural foods
stores and many supermarkets too. |
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**We have found that
the shortening that is sold in cubes is easiest to
measure and use. |
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***The crust dough
may be prepared 1 day ahead- place in pan, cover and
chill. (do not bake) |
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****The filling may
be prepared up to 8 hours in advance. Cover and chill. |
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Recipe Source |
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Bon Appetit, February 1993 |