ONION, FENNEL, AND BACON TART

Course Appetizers

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 fennel bulb, stem and tough outer layer removed, cut lengthwise and then crosswise into ¼ ½” strips. Reserve a handful of the green fronds
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 T fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tsp dried
1/2 c cold butter, cut in small pieces
1/2 T fresh rosemary, torn or chopped roughly, or 1/2 tsp dried
1/4 c vegetable oil or lard
2 4 T olive oil (more if needed)
2/3 c whole wheat pastry flour
4 medium large onions
4 6 slices bacon or pancetta, chopped into 1/4” ½” pieces, to make ½ c
¼ ½ c ice water
¼ c dry vermouth
½ c cheese of your choice such as cheddar, gruyere, swiss, or guda, grated. The different cheeses give it different character, use whatever you like best or happen to have around

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