ZWIEBELKUCHEN : GERMAN BACON + ONION PIE : SEPTEMBER PIES S2 E9

bacon

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: ham

Smoked turkey offers a leaner option while ham is often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories and adds protein, while cream cheese is a budget-friendly alternative.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile, while cumin is widely available and inexpensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used to reduce costs.

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk and let stand for 5 minutes.

Place the flour and salt in a stand mixer and make a well in the center.

Add the butter and pour the milk mixture over.

Using a dough hook, knead the dough on the 'bread' setting for about 6 minutes, adding more milk or flour as needed.

Form the dough into a ball, spray the bowl with oil, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until nearly doubled in size.

Fry the bacon, then add the onions along with 2 tablespoons of butter and caramelize for about 30-40 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.

In a bowl, combine sour cream, eggs, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 teaspoons salt, caraway seeds, and pepper; add the onion/bacon mixture and combine thoroughly.

If using pie crust, grease the springform and press the crust into the pan, leaving a margin along the top.

If making the dough, butter a 9 or 10 inch springform and spread the yeast dough on the bottom and up the sides, leaving about ½ inch from the top.

Pour the onion mixture into the crust, sprinkle a few caraway seeds on top, and place in the oven.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 55-60 minutes until the top is light brown and the center feels firm to the touch.

Let cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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