Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
  • 13 cup cake flour
  • 12 tablespoons butter, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • Salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 medium onions, sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup peeled, seeded, chopped tomatoes
  • 2 anchovy fillets, soaked in cold water 10 minutes, patted dry, mashed
  • 1/2 cup imported black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

  • Combine flours in bowl, and freeze 1 hour.
  • Freeze butter cubes 1 hour.
  • In a bowl or food processor, mix frozen flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Add butter, and cut with pastry blender or pulse until butter is size of peas.
  • Add up to 1/4 cup ice water, just until mixture holds together (if using food processor, transfer mixture to bowl first).
  • Turn onto lightly floured surface and pat into shape of small rectangle.
  • Chunks of butter will show.
  • Roll out dough, making rectangle about 5 by 7 inches, 1/2 inch thick.
  • Fold narrow ends toward center so they meet.
  • Fold in half again to make 4 layers.
  • Give dough quarter turn, and repeat rolling and folding.
  • Repeat another time.
  • Roll dough again, but this time fold it in thirds like a business letter.
  • Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add onions, garlic, thyme and rosemary, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, increase heat and cook until almost dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add anchovies and olives, season and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • On floured surface, roll dough to make rectangle 9 by 13 inches, 1/4 inch thick.
  • Crimp edges, and transfer to baking sheet.
  • Cover dough with onion mixture to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Bake until crust is golden, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Cut in portions or small squares, and serve.