Simple German Meal

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.

Add flour, butter, salt, creme fraiche, and yeast (activated with a bit of water and sugar) to a food processor or mixer, pulse to combine (or knead well by hand) until smooth.

Wrap dough ball in plastic and refrigerate for an hour (or longer).

Melt butter in a pan, add bacon bits and diced onions, sauté until the onions are soft but not browned; then season the bacon and onion mix with salt and pepper (plus either thyme or paprika if you like); mix in the remaining creme fraiche.

Preheat the oven to 400F, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Roll the dough out and press it out flat onto the parchment paper.

Spread the topping evenly on the crust, and sprinkle shredded gruyere cheese on top.

Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cheese is evenly melted and golden browned, and the crust is firm.

Slice and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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