Flammkuchen or tarte flambee is based on a thin dough baked in a really hot oven and topped with crème fraiche, onions and speck

   RECIPE FACTS

Yield

6 people

cooking time

20 minutes

prep Time

20 minutes

total time

40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

for the dough – 10.6 oz plain flour – ½ teaspoon salt – 1½ tsp olive oil – 5 floz water – 1 tsp semolina  for the toppings – 7 oz creme fraiche – 6 slices bacon – 2 brown onions  – 1 tsp cooking oil – salt to taste

MAKING THE DOUGH

In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, olive oil and water.

MAKING THE DOUGH

Use a hand mixer with the hook attachment and mix the ingredients together until a dough begins to form.

KNEADING THE DOUGH

Knead the dough by hand for 3-5 minutes until it is smooth. Cover and keep aside.

MAKING THE TOPPINGS

Cut the onion in half and slice into thin stripes.

MAKING THE TOPPINGS

Add the sliced onions  to a medium hot pan and stir while cooking for about 2 minutes.

MAKING THE TOPPINGS

Cook the bacon from both sides for 2-3 minutes. Cut into strips.

Divide the dough in 3 and roll out on a lightly floured surface into 2mm (.1 inch) thickness.

PREPARING THE DOUGH

Line a baking tray with baking paper and sprinkle with semolina. Place the rolled out dough on top.

Spread an even layer of creme fraiche onto the dough leaving the borders.

TOPPING THE FLAMMKUCHEN

Spread a generous amount of onions on top.

TOPPING THE FLAMMKUCHEN

Sprinkle with the bacon strips.

Bake the flammkuchen at 220°C (425°F) for 10-15 minutes or until the borders of the tarte start to brown and crisp up.

How about topping your flammkuchen with smoked salmon, potatoes and caviar!!!

It will be a sure winner!!!

Or how about a vegetarian version with roasted mushrooms and truffle oil!!!