Rustic flavors suit this simple tart.
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste and for boiling water
- 2 bunch rapini (1 pound total)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 ounce soft young goat cheese, sliced
- ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon large egg, lightly beaten
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine flour, oil, 1‑teaspoon salt, and ⅓‑cup cold water, stir to combine with a fork. Knead dough 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in lower third. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook rapini until bright green, about 1 minute. Using tongs, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Dry well.
Roll out dough to a 14-inch round; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle dough with Parmesan and top with rapini in a fairly dense single layer, leaving a 2 ½‑inch border. Top with red-pepper flakes and goat cheese; season with salt (optional). Fold dough border over filling and brush with egg. Bake until crust is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
As one of the current 5 bakers at Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties I can say that we work our asses off. Sucks not being on the list but hey, guess that means we have a little more work to do. Sugardaddy’s was started here in Columbus & is locally owned, uses local products, & mostly organic ingredients. Every single thing is made by hand…literally. We strive to be the best in our braket. Pistacia is absolutely amazing but to be mentioned would be at least a small favor to us. Oh well. Like I said: we can only go up.
I lived in Columbus many years ago but I fondly remember the restaurants. At the time, Columbus was full of people who had burned out trying to make a go of it in Chicago and New York who would open wonderful restaurants. If you want the best cheeseburger, go to the Thurman Cafe in German Village. My personal favorite hangout was just down the street, The Easy Street Cafe — best cheap eats in the city.
Gregg-great post. Columbus is a wonderful city. I love it here, we keep getting better and better!
I haven’t been there myself, but I have heard the food & drink scene is worth visiting for. I’m glad you found the mead and beer out that way. The beer (and your upcoming) post is something I can completely relate to. I’ve always found beers brewed with Belgian yeasts to offer lots of pairing options. We have a homemade Saison going right now and I think a dubbel and spiced golden ale are likely late year brews for us.
Cheers!
Jason
I am looking forward to hearing about more of your travels, particularly in Amish country! So glad you had a great experience in Ohio.
Sounds like a great trip, just from this first post, Greg. Can’t wait to see what other trouble you got into in upcoming posts.
I would not have been able to pass up visiting the first White Castle.
Greg, though it’s never occurred to me to go to Columbus Ohio, I’m ready now! I could have my bags packed within the hour!
What a lovely post on Ohio, Greg — I want to go and stay at the Whittier Suites please 🙂 I’m envious of your Columbus adventure!