Follow along as I document my adventures in baking. I hope it inspires you to try something new.
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Sarah
All tagged Parmesan
The crisp, buttery crust has a lemony ricotta filling topped with roasted zucchini and grape tomatoes that have been seasoned with oregano and basil, then it all gets a sprinkling of parmesan. You didn’t really think there would be no cheese did you?
If there’s a cheese bread recipe out there I will find it and make it. The recipe for this beauty is essentially the Three Cheese Semolina Bread on King Arthur Banking and I absolutely recommend giving it a try. I made mostly as written, but substituted for ½ cup sundried tomatoes for one of the cheeses (the provolone) and added a little extra Asiago. It was easy to make and absolutely delicious with a crisp exterior and soft interior. I love the tang from the strong cheeses and tomatoes.
This savory riff on a classic tart tatin is from Erin Jeanne McDowell's cookbook The Book on Pie, and is one of the best dinners I've had in recent memory. Pounds of cherry tomatoes are cooked down with fresh herbs, balsamic vinegar, and sherry then baked in puff pastry crust until the tomatoes char and the pastry turns a crackly golden brown. It's quite literally bursting with flavor from all directions. If you have the book, it's her alternate version of the Red Onion Tart Tatin.
Showstoppers don’t always need to be desserts. I can see this bread as a stunning, savory centerpiece for a holiday meal. Just tweak the flavors to compliment your meal.
I have trouble scrolling past any cheese filled bread recipe that pops up in my feed. Gruyere Spiral Loaves? Went out and bought gruyere immediately. Parmesan Shortbread Crackers? Ate them all. Cheesy Gougeres? Mais bien sur. You too? Then you might want to check out the Savory Babka recipe by Melissa Clark for New York Times Cooking. Buttery brioche dough is swirled with a savory mixture of ricotta, parmesan, garlic, scallion, and finely chopped fresh basil. I opted for the olive option (kalamata) rather than the bacon. The smell wafting from the oven alone was enough to spark joy.
