French Onion Pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Let's face it, we don't eat onion very often (well, maybe just add it chopped into other dishes), and even less so in pies. My onion pie recipe will make you reconsider your preferences and add a new, healthy and nutritious filling to your usual choices. Preparing a French onion pie is easy, the ingredients are quite budget-friendly, yet the enjoyment it brings is endless. Serve it warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Mix the flour with salt, add 115 g of butter cut into pieces or grated on a coarse grater. Knead by hand or with a dough blender. The dough should not stick to your hands and should roll out well. Prepare the desired pie pan—grease it with butter (to prevent the dough from sticking). Roll out the dough (placing it between two sheets of plastic wrap). The desired dough thickness is 2 cm.
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Step 2
2. The dough can be chilled in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes (it will be easier to work with). Carefully place it into the pan, trimming off excess dough from the edges.
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Step 3
3. Place the baking dish with dough into a preheated oven at 200 degrees, previously filling it with peas or rice as a "filling" (to keep a depression for the onion filling), and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 4
4. Mix one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of butter, melt in a skillet, add sliced onions cut into half-rings and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Then remove the lid, add half a teaspoon of salt and a pinch of sugar, stirring until the onions caramelize and turn a deep golden color. Add brandy (optional) and broth, stirring to loosen any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, then season with salt to taste and freshly ground pepper. Let cool, then spread over the pastry (remove the peas or rice first!).
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Step 5
5. Pour the whipped mixture of egg and cream over the filling. Sprinkle with grated cheese on top and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Check with a knife—it should come out clean, without any raw egg.
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Step 6
6. Enjoy the onion pie either hot or cold. Enjoy your meal!