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How to Make Flammkuchen (Tarte Flambee) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Flammkuchen, also known as Tarte Flambee, is a traditional dish from the Alsace region of France and southwestern Germany. This delicious and rustic dish is a type of thin pizza that is typically made with a thin unleavened dough and topped with creme fraiche, onions, and bacon. It is often enjoyed as a main course or appetizer and is a staple in the local cuisine of the region.

Flammkuchen has a long history dating back to the 14th century when it was originally made by farmers using...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces bacon strips, diced
  • 3 onions, cut in half and thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons of flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add yeast, 3 to 4 tablespoons of the lukewarm water, and sugar into the well and stir in a small amount of flour from the sides. Set aside until mixture is frothy, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in remaining water and olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until everything is well combined. Add 1 teaspoon salt and knead vigorously with your hands until dough holds together as a ball.
  • Loosely cover dough with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm, dry place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the topping while dough rises. Stir 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and sour cream in a bowl until smooth; season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll out 2 pieces as thinly as possible into long rectangles on a large piece of parchment, so both will fit on one baking sheet. Fold the sides of the dough pieces to form a 1/4-inch edge all around. Spread cream topping evenly across the dough and top each dough piece with 1/4 of the bacon and the onion rings. Transfer the 2 flammkuchen with the parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes. Repeat with the other 2 dough pieces.

    • Nutrition

    995 cal.

    • Total Fat: 59g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 1282mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 97g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 148mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 593mg

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