Can I use puff pastry instead of a traditional dough?
While delicious, puff pastry will give a different texture. For an authentic Tarte Flambée, a very thin, unleavened dough is key to achieve that signature crispness.
French · dinner
30m
Total time
4
Servings
380
kcal
easy
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While delicious, puff pastry will give a different texture. For an authentic Tarte Flambée, a very thin, unleavened dough is key to achieve that signature crispness.
You can use sour cream as a substitute, but crème fraîche offers a richer, less tangy profile that is more traditional for this dish.
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