Flammenkuchen
Discover the rustic charm of Flammenkuchen, a traditional Alsatian dish that’s both easy to prepare and explosively flavorful. This ultra-thin, crispy flatbread features a simple, homemade dough topped with velvety crème fraîche paired with fromage blanc or ricotta, creating a creamy base seasoned with a hint of nutmeg and black pepper. Topped with caramelized ribbons of onion and smoky bacon lardons, Flammenkuchen is baked to perfection until golden and irresistibly crisp. With a quick-and-easy preparation time of just 45 minutes, this savory delight is ideal for a cozy family dinner or an elegant appetizer for entertaining. Perfectly customizable and utterly satisfying, Flammenkuchen is your gateway to French-German culinary bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 125 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 200 grams crème fraîche
- 100 grams fromage blanc or ricotta cheese
- 1 medium onion
- 150 grams bacon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water and olive oil, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, then cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
While the dough is resting, prepare the topping. Thinly slice the onion and set aside.
Cut the bacon into small lardons (small strips) and set aside.
In a bowl, mix the crème fraîche and fromage blanc (or ricotta cheese) together. Season with ground nutmeg and ground black pepper.
After the dough has rested, divide it into two equal parts. Roll each part out on a floured surface into a very thin large circle or rectangle, as close to paper-thin as possible.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.
Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at the edges.
Scatter half of the sliced onions and bacon lardons over the cheese mixture.
Carefully remove the hot pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven and transfer the parchment paper with the prepared flammenkuchen onto it.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings.
Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade flammenkuchen!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.3 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.7 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 398 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 3835 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.5 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1639 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
