Banana Tarte Tatin

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine the flour, half the butter (softened at room temperature), half the sugar & a pinch of salt. Mix with your hands until the dough forms a crumbly texture.
• Step 2
  Add the egg yolk to the dough. Then add a dash or more of cold water & continue mixing with your hands, until the dough comes together into a ball.
• Step 3
  Flour your work surface. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, using a rolling pin. Then roll up the dough onto the rolling pin. Set aside.
• Step 4
  Add the rest of the butter & sugar to a pan over medium-low heat. Stir as you let them melt & caramelize.
• Step 5
  Meanwhile, peel the bananas & cut them in half lengthwise.
• Step 6
  Continue to stir the caramel in the pan, ensuring that it doesn't burn.
• Step 7
  Lay a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of a round baking dish, or grease the dish generously.
• Step 8
  Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides using a knife. Alternately, use vanilla extract, essence or paste. (Optional)
• Step 9
  Once the caramel starts to darken, add the vanilla (optional). Stir frequently for 2 min. Remove from heat.
• Step 10
  Place the vanilla bean in the baking dish (optional). Pour the caramel into the dish. Arrange the bananas over the caramel in a single layer.
• Step 11
  Unroll the dough over the top of the dish, folding in the edges. Prick the dough a few times with a fork. Bake for 20 min at 400°F.
• Step 12
  Remove from the oven & let cool for 5 min. Place a large plate over the dish. Hold it firmly in place, quickly flip over the dish. Remove the dish & parchment from the tart. Enjoy!