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German Flammkuchen

German Flammkuchen

with creme fraiche, bacon and onions

 

A German “pizza” with creme fraiche, bacon and onions. A dish that takes me straight to Bamberg - a city in Bavaria or better said Upper Franconia. Never heard of it? Well then let me introduce you to this hidden gem - a lovely city that remained almost untouched during WWII and is a declared UNESCO World Heritage. If the beautiful timber-framed houses are not a reason enough for you to go, then go because of the beer...that is also why I went...twice :) The city has less than 100.000 inhabitants but 10 breweries to serve them (and you). My beloved Schlenkerla Rauchbier (smoked beer) comes exactly from this city - I drink it together with Flammkuchen, close my eyes and I am there. Let me say here, that this is not a typical Franconian dish but I discovered it there, so the Flammkuchen will always take me to Bamberg.

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PS: For more photos check out the GALLERY.

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Dough Ingredients

 

  • 400 g flour - fine or semi-coarse flour

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 250 ml water (room temperature)

  • pinch of salt

 

Toppings

 

  • 400 g creme fraiche 

  • 150 g bacon

  • 1 large red onion

  • salt

  • pepper

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  1. Get all the ingredients ready - take the creme fraiche out of the fridge, slice the bacon and onion.

  2. Prepare a baking tray covered with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 250°C.

  3. Put all the dough ingredients into a large bowl, knead with your hands or with a wooden spoon. Add more flour or water if needed - the dough should be soft, consistent but not sticky.

  4. Divide the dough into two dough balls. Take one ball and roll it with the rolling pin on a lightly floured surface, create a pizza shape.

  5. Flammkuchen should be really thin so you can adjust the shape/thickness once you have moved the rolled dough on the baking tray - just use your fingers and stretch the dough a bit.

  6. For the toppings - use a half of everything on the 1st Flammkuchen as this recipe is for two pieces (one is never enough :D )

  7. Once on the baking tray, spread the creme fraiche as a base on it - rather put more than less. You can also mix it with some sour cream so it is easier to spread.

  8. Put thinly sliced onions and bacon on the top, sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  9. Bake in the oven at 250°C until the Flammkuchen looks crispy. Should take around 10-15 minutes.

  10. Once ready, repeat the procedure with another part of the ingredients.

  11. Grab a beer enjoy! Guten Appetit!

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