Traditional Flammkuchen Recipe
Flammkuchen is a thin, crispy German flatbread topped with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. Often described as German pizza, it's a rustic dish that is simple, savory, and baked until perfectly golden and crisp.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 1 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 ounces sliced bacon cut into small strips (lardons)
- ½ cup creme fraiche
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 500℉ (260℃) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
For the dough
- In a medium bowl mix together the flour, olive oil,salt and water. Mix until a dough is formed. If it's too dry, add some more water.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured flat surface and knead until the dough isn't sticky anymore and becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with plastic wrap while preparing the filling.
For the filling
- In a small bowl add creme fraiche, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Seat aside.
- Roll the dough onto a floured flat surface, about ⅛ inch thick and transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the creme fraiche mix evenly on the dough. Top with the onion slices and lardons and drizzle with some olive oil.
- Bake approximately 15-20 minutes or until the dough becomes golden-brown and the bacon becomes crispy. Cut into slices and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 972mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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