Flammkuchen Recipe (Tarte Flambee)
A thin crust, Alsatian style flammkuchen pizza, topped with crème fraiche, onions and bacon is the answer to a quick delicious meal, perfect to be shared with good company.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- dough mixer
- Rolling Pin
- oven tray
Ingredients
for the dough
- 300 gram all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoon olive oil
- 150 millilitre water
- 1 teaspoon semolina (or polenta) flour
for the toppings
- 200 gram creme fraiche
- 5 slices streaky bacon
- 1½ brown onions peeled
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
to make the dough
- In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, olive oil and water. Use a hand mixer with the hook attachment and mix the ingredients together until a dough begins to form.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes until it is smooth. Cover and keep aside.
for the toppings
- Heat a pan and add the bacon in one row. Cook from both sides for 2-3 minutes Place on a sieve to strain off the excess fat. Cut into strips
- Cut the onion in half and slice into thin stripes. Add cooking oil to the pan and heat on medium heat. Add the sliced onions and stir while cooking for about 2 minutes. You don't want them to take on any colour.
making the flammkuchen
- Cut the dough into 3 even parts (about 130g/ 4.6oz each). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into 2mm (.1 inch) thickness.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and sprinkle with semolina flour. Place the rolled out dough on top.
- Spread an even layer of creme fraiche onto the dough leaving the borders. Next spread a generous amount of onions and lastly sprinkle the bacon slices on top.
baking the flammkuchen
- 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.
- Slice the tarte into 6-8 pieces and serve on a wooden board.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Flammkuchen Recipe (Tarte Flambee)
Amount Per Serving (160 g)
Calories 380
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 377mg16%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 9IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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