Ingredients

  • 12 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 12 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 34 cups all-purpose flour
  • 34 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lb roma tomato, sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds
  • 1 cup california ripe olives, halved
  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • 14 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated gruyere cheese

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm water, yeast and sugar.
  • Set aside for 5 minutes until mixture foams on top.
  • Mix in oil and egg.
  • Add flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Knead together for about 5-8 minutes on a lightly floured surface until dough is smooth.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap.
  • Set aside in a warm area for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  • Roll out dough into a 13-inch circle.
  • Transfer to an 11-inch tart pan, allowing sides to hang over the edges.
  • Press sides into tart pan, then roll a rolling pin, over the top of the tart pan to cut off overhanging edges of dough and discard.
  • Spread mustard onto the bottom of tart crust.
  • Cover with concentric circles of sliced tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle California ripe olives, thyme, pepper and remaining salt on top.
  • Bake in a 400F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Cover with cheese and continue baking for 5-10 more minutes until melted and golden brown.