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Flammkuchen (German Pizza)

A flatbread tart topped with creme fraiche, caramelized onions, bacon and Gruyere cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: German
Servings: 2
Calories: 750kcal
Author: Courtney

Equipment

  • large sheet pan
  • stand mixer

Ingredients

for the flatbread dough:

  • 1 1⁄4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 Tablespoon water
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

for the tarte:

  • 2⁄3 cup creme fraiche
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 3 oz lardons
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 1⁄4 cup shredded Gruyere
  • sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Make the dough and set it aside.
  • Cook the bacon, then cook the onions in the pan.
  • Mix the creme fraiche with nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roll out the dough.
  • Spread with creme then top with cheese. Top with onions and bacon.
  • Bake 500ºF for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1326mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 529mg | Iron: 4mg