Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion Pie)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Rising Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
299 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Appetizer
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Cuisine
German
Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion Pie)
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Zwiebelkuchen is a savory German onion pie with a buttery yeasted dough crust and a filling of onions and bacon bound together in rich custard. While it has similarities to a quiche, it’s quite unique and a true German favorite.
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Ingredients
Dough:
- 3.5 grams (1 ⅛ teaspoons / ½ package) dry active yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ⅔ cup (155 ml) milk lukewarm–heated to about 100°F to 110°F (38°C to 43°C)
- 250 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 56 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Filling:
- 85 grams (3 ounces) thick-cut bacon diced or cut into ¼-inch thick matchsticks
- 455 grams (1 pound) onions peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (if needed)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Dough:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar, and half the milk. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes for the yeast to bloom.
- Add the remaining milk, flour, butter, and salt, and mix on medium-low to medium speed until the dough forms into a smooth ball, about 2 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a tea towel and set it in a slightly warm, draft-free place to rise until nearly doubled in size, about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Filling:
- Add the bacon to a cold skillet and place it over medium heat. Cook until it renders most of its fat and becomes crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the cooked bacon to a bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- If there’s a lot of bacon grease left in the skillet, remove some so you have about 2 tablespoons remaining to cook with. If there isn’t a lot, add some butter so you have about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
- In the skillet of bacon grease (and, if needed, butter), add the onions. Cook over medium heat until soft and translucent but not browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the flour and then set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream or sour cream, and the seasonings. Stir in the cooked onion and flour mixture, and most of the cooked bacon (reserve about 1 tablespoon for the top).
Assembly and Baking:
- Preheat the oven with the rack in the middle to 400°F (200°C).
- Punch down the dough to deflate it and transfer to a 9-inch springform pan. Evenly press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan. Use your fist to help push the dough up against the edges.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the reserved crispy bacon evenly over the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the pan and serving. Zwiebelkuchen is best served warm but can also be eaten at room temperature or cold. For the most authentic experience, serve with chilled Federweißer or Riesling wine, or even a German lager if that’s your preferred libation.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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