Flammkuchen

40 min
4 servings
Medium
Flammkuchen

A classic Alsatian dish, this thin, crispy flatbread is generously topped with creamy crème fraîche, savory bacon, and finely sliced onions. It's perfect for sharing as a light meal or appetizer.

Steps

1
In a large bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast in lukewarm water. Add the wheat flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until it has roughly doubled in size.
2
While the dough is rising, prepare your toppings. Peel and thinly slice the onions into half-rings. Dice the bacon into small pieces. In a separate small bowl, mix the crème fraîche with the black pepper.
3
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside. Divide the risen dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion very thinly into an oval or rectangular shape (about 25x35 cm). Carefully transfer each rolled-out dough onto a piece of baking paper. Spread one quarter of the seasoned crème fraîche mixture evenly over each dough, then scatter with the sliced onions and diced bacon.
4
Carefully slide each Flammkuchen, along with its baking paper, onto the hot baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven. Bake one or two at a time for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy, and the topping is lightly caramelized.
5
Remove the baked Flammkuchen from the oven. Slice immediately and serve hot, perhaps with a fresh green salad on the side.

Ingredients

Fresh yeast
Fresh yeast
7 g
Wheat Flour
Wheat Flour
Gluten
250 g
Sour cream
Sour cream
Dairy
200 g
Bacon
Bacon
150 g
Olive oil
Olive oil
15 ml
Water
Water
125 ml
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
1 g
Salt
Salt
5 g
Onion
Onion
2 pcs

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 Servings)

Calories
587kcal
Protein
22.6g
Carbs
55.7g
Fat
29.6g
Fiber
2.8g

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