Mixed Tomato Cobbler With Gruyere Crust Food

TOMATO COBBLER WITH GRUYERE CRUST

Steps:

• For the crust, combine the flour, cheese, thyme, salt and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to mix.
• Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
• Still pulsing the machine, drizzle the ice water in little by little through the chute until the dough begins to hold together without becomming wet or sticky.
• Do not process more than 30 seconds or the dough will be tough rather than tender.
• to test, press a small amount of the dough together, if it is crumbly add more water 1 teaspoon at a time.
• Form the dough into a disk about 1 inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375*F.
• Lightly grease a 9 1/2 inch or 10 inch deep dish pie pan.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is tender and aromatic, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Set aside to cool slightly.
• Put the tomatoes in a large bowl, add the basil, flour, salt, sugar and pepper and toss gently to mix.
• Stir in the cooled onion mixture, then spoon into prepared pan.
• Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a circle that is 1 inch larger in diameter than the pie pan.
• Transfer the dough to the sidh, tuck the edges in around the tomatoe filling and crimp the edge.
• make 3 or 4 small slits in the crust to allow steam to escape.
• Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl.
• Brush the crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with the Gruyere cheese.
• Set the pie pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
• Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, about 45 to 50 minutes.
• Cover the crust with foil loosely if it is browned before the filling is hot.
• Let cool to room temp before serving.

MIXED TOMATO COBBLER WITH GRUYERE CRUST

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1 cup Gruyere cheese. Add 1 cup butter; process until mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
• With machine running, pour ice water (about 1/4 cup) little by little through feed tube. Pulse until dough holds together without becoming wet or sticky; be careful not to process more than 30 seconds. To test, squeeze a small amount together: If it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Divide dough into two equal balls. Flatten each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Transfer to refrigerator; chill 1 hour.
• Melt remaining tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
• Place tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss with remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar, and basil and pepper. When onion mixture is cooled, add to tomato mixture, and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to a deep 9 1/2- or 10-inch pie dish. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out half the dough into a circle 1 inch larger than pie dish. Remaining dough may be frozen up to 1 month. Transfer rolled dough to top of dish; tuck in edges to seal. Make three to four small slits in crust; form a decorative edge if desired. In small bowl, mix egg with 1 teaspoon water. Brush egg glaze over crust; sprinkle crust with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place pie dish on a baking sheet to catch drips; bake until crust is golden and insides are bubbling, about 50 minutes. Let cobbler cool before serving.

TOMATO COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the filling: Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, garlic and shallots to a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Drizzle in the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Toss to combine and set aside.
• For the drop biscuit topping: Combine the flour, Parmesan, baking powder, oregano, thyme and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the dry ingredients and the butter are mostly combined. (If you do not have a food processor, this can be done with a pastry cutter.) Drizzle in the buttermilk and pulse (or stir in with a wooden spoon) until the mixture just forms a dough. Be careful not to overmix, as the biscuits will become tough when baked if you do.
• Using 2 large spoons, drop 1/4 cup-sized balls of dough on top of the tomato mixture. Transfer to the oven, then bake until the biscuit topping is golden, and the filling is hot and bubbling, 24 to 26 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

TOMATO COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Make the filling: Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme and cayenne and cook 1 more minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, brown sugar and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes just begin to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, then gently stir in the cherry tomatoes and flour. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
• Make the topping: Whisk the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal with pea-size pieces of butter. Add the milk, mustard and thyme and gently mix with a fork just until a sticky dough forms, being careful not to overwork the dough.
• Drop balls of dough over the tomato filling and brush the dough with milk. Place the cobbler on a baking sheet and bake until golden and bubbling, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

COBBLER MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (8 cups total)., To prepare cobbler: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. , Pour butter into an 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with pie filling. In a bowl, combine 2 cups cobbler mix and water. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls over pie filling; spread gently. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm.

TOMATO COBBLER

Steps:

• Make the filling: Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 25 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let cool.
• Toss onion mixture, tomatoes, flour, and red-pepper flakes with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and some pepper.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the biscuit topping: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or rub in with your fingers until small clumps form. Stir in cheese, then add cream, stirring with a fork to combine until dough forms. (Dough will be slightly sticky.)
• Transfer tomato mixture to a 2-quart baking dish (2 inches deep). Spoon 7 clumps of biscuit dough (about 1/2 cup each) over top in a circle, leaving center open. Brush dough with cream, and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon cheese. Bake until tomatoes are bubbling in the center and biscuits are golden brown, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool for 20 minutes.

TOMATO-AND-CHEESE COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently toss tomato slices with 1 Tbsp. salt in a medium bowl, then arrange in an even layer on paper towels. Let sit until most of the juices are released, about 15 minutes. Pat tomatoes dry with more paper towels.
• Meanwhile, whisk pepper, baking powder, baking soda, 1 1/2 cups flour, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl to combine. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or 2 butter knives until pea-size pieces form. Stir in buttermilk, chives, and 3/4 cup cheese with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently knead 2-3 times until dough just comes together, being careful not to overwork. Roll out dough to 3/4" thick. Cut with a 2" flour-dipped biscuit cutter or small glass. Transfer to a plate or baking sheet and chill until ready to use.
• Pour oil into a large deep heatproof skillet or braising dish. Arrange tomato slices in even layers in pan (you'll have about 3 layers); top with thyme. Roast until tomato juices start to bubble, 15-20 minutes.
• Discard thyme sprigs. Flatten tomatoes into an even layer with a spatula, then sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Arrange biscuits over, spacing about 1" apart. Whisk egg and 1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl. Brush biscuits with egg wash. Bake until biscuits are golden brown and firm to the touch, 18-20 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Do Ahead: Dough can be formed into biscuits 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

TOMATO COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. For topping, in a small bowl combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gradually add eggs, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed (mixture will be sticky); set aside., In a large bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add tomatoes; gently toss to coat. Transfer mixture to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with topping; drizzle with melted butter., Bake, uncovered, until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. If desired, top with fresh basil. Serve warm.