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German Bacon Flammkuchen

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Baking stone or heavy baking sheet

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup lukewarm water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Topping

  • 1 cup crème fraîche
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 30 grams German speck or thick-cut bacon, cut into strips
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Fresh thyme leaves Optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough

  • Mix flour and salt in a large bowl
  • Gradually add water and olive oil, knead for 5 minutes until smooth
  • Form into ball, cover with towel, rest 30 minutes

Prep and Preheat

  • Heat oven to 500°F/260°C
  • Place baking stone/sheet inside while preheating
  • Slice onions very thinly
  • Cut speck into small strips
  • Mix crème fraîche with nutmeg, salt, and pepper

Roll the Dough

  • Divide dough in half (for two Flammkuchen)
  • Roll each piece paper-thin on floured surface
  • Transfer to parchment paper

Assemble

  • Spread thin layer of seasoned crème fraîche
  • Leave 1/4-inch border around edges
  • Distribute onions evenly
  • Scatter speck pieces

Bake

  • Slide parchment with Flammkuchen onto hot stone
  • Bake 8-12 minutes until edges char
  • Crust should be crispy, onions caramelized

Finish

  • Remove from oven
  • Sprinkle with fresh chives
  • Serve immediately while hot
  • Repeat with second portion of dough

Notes

  • Keep dough very thin
  • Don't overload toppings
  • Ensure oven is fully preheated
  • Serve right away for best texture