Flammkuchen
A crispy Alsatian tart with a thin crust topped with crème fraîche, caramelized onions, and bacon-adjacent smoky flavors. Golden, savory, and perfect as an appetizer or light main.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp caraway seeds
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the center.
- 2
Add warm water and olive oil, stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rest 20 minutes under a towel.
- 4
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Add sliced onions and cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden.
- 6
Season caramelized onions with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- 7
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Oil a baking sheet.
- 8
On a lightly floured surface, stretch dough into a thin rectangular sheet (about 1/8-inch thick).
- 9
Transfer to baking sheet. Spread crème fraîche evenly over dough, leaving a thin border.
- 10
Top with caramelized onions and sprinkle caraway seeds and thyme.
- 11
Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden brown and edges are crispy.
- 12
Cool 2 minutes, slice into rectangles, and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- large skillet
- baking sheet
- rolling surface
- oven
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