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Anchovy & Caramelized Onion Pissaladière

A savory southern French classic, this cheese-less flatbread features a thick layer of jammy caramelized onions, briny Kalamata olives, and a lattice of salt-cured anchovies.

Prep

75m

Cook

60m

Total

135m

Serves

8

Method

  1. 01

    Slice onions across the fibers into thin half-moons. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté until they soften and slump down.

    Step 1
    Watch · 0:54
  2. 02

    Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking on medium-low, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Stir in thyme bundle, pepper, 2-3 anchovies, and sherry vinegar. Cook for 10 more minutes until jammy; set aside to cool.

    Step 2
    Watch · 1:45
  3. 03

    Drain the remaining anchovies and soak them in a bowl of fresh cold water for 1 hour to remove excess salt. Drain and pat dry on paper towels before using.

    Step 3
    Watch · 3:35
  4. 04

    Roll out pizza dough between two sheets of oiled parchment paper until thin and even. Transfer to a baking sheet and remove the top layer of parchment. Dock the dough by pricking it all over with a fork.

    Step 4
    Watch · 4:12
  5. 05

    Pre-bake the crust in a 450°F (230°C) oven for 10 minutes until barely golden. Remove and let cool. Brush the edges with olive oil and spread the caramelized onions in a thick, even layer over the surface.

    Step 5
    Watch · 5:35
  6. 06

    Arrange the soaked anchovies in a diagonal lattice pattern over the onions. Place a halved olive in each diamond opening. Bake in the upper center of a 450°F oven for 25 minutes until the crust is browned and onions are dark.

    Step 6
    Watch · 7:12
  7. 07

    Transfer the flatbread to a cooling rack. Garnish with snipped fresh chives. Let sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares with a pizza wheel.

    Step 7
    Watch · 8:11

From Chef John

  • “You are, after all, the Ace Ventura of which base you prefer.”
  • “Pizzas and flatbreads are not supposed to be perfect, right? They're supposed to look like we made them.”
  • “This is by far the world's tastiest pizza that does not contain cheese.”