German Flammkuchen Recipe: Crispy Base, Creamy Sauce, Perfect Bacon

creme fraiche

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat while ham is more economical.

Mix flour, cold water, a small amount of vegetable oil, and a generous amount of salt in a bowl.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it doesn't stick to your fingers; add more flour if necessary.

Cover the dough with a lid or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the sauce by mixing creme fraiche or sour cream with a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Thinly slice the onion.

Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F) and warm up the baking tray in the oven.

After resting, transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead it for 1 minute.

Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape them into rounds.

Roll the dough out super thin.

Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet and spread at least 3 tablespoons of sauce over it.

Add the sliced onions and smoky bacon lardens on top.

Carefully take the hot baking tray out of the oven and slide the flammkuchen onto it.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.

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