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For 2-4 people:
For dough:
Ingredients:
1/ Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine all the dough ingredients and knead well until smooth. Cover with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
2/ Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the crรจme fraรฎche with nutmeg and pepper until well combined.
3/ Prepare the Toppings: Cut the bacon (pre-cut bacon is used in this recipe). Thinly slice the onion and finely chop the chives (or substitute with green onions).
4/ Roll Out the Dough: Place a sheet of parchment paper on your work surface and lightly dust it with flour (not listed in the ingredients). Roll out the dough, then transfer it onto a baking sheet.
5/ Assemble the Flammkuchen: Spread the crรจme fraรฎche mixture evenly over the dough. Top with sliced onions and bacon.
6/ Bake: Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 210ยฐC (410ยฐF) and bake for about 20 minutes, or until crispy.
7/ Garnish and Serve: Finish by sprinkling with chopped chives and a little extra pepper before serving.
๐Flammkuchen Tips and Variations๐
โญ๏ธ Substitute for Crรจme Fraรฎche: If you have trouble finding crรจme fraรฎche (crรจme รฉpaisse), you can use sour cream instead. If you prefer a milder, less tangy taste, cottage cheese or cream cheese can also work as alternatives.
โญ๏ธ How to Make the Dough Softer: For a slightly softer and lighter crust, try adding a tablespoon of olive oil to the dough, or replace a portion of the flour with cake flour. You can also slightly increase the water amount to achieve a less firm texture.
โญ๏ธ Chive Substitutes: Chives are a herb from the Liliaceae family and are commonly used in German cooking. You can easily substitute them with green onions or spring onions. Sprinkling some parsley on top is also a nice option.
โญ๏ธ Enjoy Flavor Variations: Feel free to get creative and try different toppings with your favorite ingredients for a variety of flavors!
โญ๏ธWhere You Often See Flammkuchen: Youโll often find Flammkuchen in restaurants, cafรฉs, and even supermarket refrigerated sections in Germany and France. Itโs a popular choice for casual meals, beer gardens, or quick dinners at home.
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