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Flammkuchen - German pizza with bacon and onions (video)
4.9 from 16 votes

Flammkuchen - German pizza with bacon and onions (video)

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
resting time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 426 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: French, German

Ingredients

for the dough:
  • 2 cups flour spooned and leveled, not scooped, 250 grams
  • 1/2 cup water very warm, 120g
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
for the topping:
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche 150g
  • 7 oz Bacon thick-cut or German Speck, 200g
  • 1 onion small/medium
  • chives to garnish

Instructions

Make the dough:
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  1. Preheat the oven to its highest setting (about 500°F/250°C).
  2. In a medium/large mixing bowl stir the flour with salt.
  3. Add the olive oil and very warm water (from the tap). Stir with a wooden spoon until roughly combined.
  4. Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment for a couple of minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic foil and set aside to rest for 20-30 minutes (on the counter).
Assemble the tart:
  1. Prepare the ingredients: cut bacon into small cubes. Cut onions into thin slices and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt (they will soften and not burn in a hot oven). Add the creme fraiche into a small bowl, season it with salt and pepper, and stir until combined.
  2. Roll out the dough very thinly into an oval or rectangular shape and place it on a baking sheet lightly greased with olive oil/vegetable oil.
  3. Spread the creme fraiche over the dough leaving some border, top with bacon and onion slices (if they released some water, squeeze it out).
  4. Bake the Flammkuchen for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. The baking time may be longer (up to 15-18 minutes) if your oven is not as hot as mine.
  5. Sprinkle with thinly sliced chives (optional).
  6. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use regular bacon, thick-cut bacon, or German Speck (not an Italian type of Speck) for this recipe.
  • You can substitute creme fraiche with Greek yogurt or sour cream mixed with 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil.
  • You can cook your bacon and onions before putting them on your flatbread but traditionally they are used raw (I prefer them both raw).
  • Storage: Store this tart in the fridge, wrapped in plastic foil, for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven until crispy. It tastes best freshly made but it's also pretty good reheated.
  • Don't load your Flammkuchen with too many toppings - it will be soggy and not crispy.
  • If you have a pizza stone use it to get an even crispier result (but you may divide the dough in half in order to transfer it successfully onto the pizza stone).
  • Calories = 1 serving (1/6 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition Information

Calories 426kcal (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426

% Daily Value*

Calories 426kcal 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.