Description

Flammkuchen is a delicious and crispy German/French pizza like tart topped with creme fraiche, bacon, and onions. It was made popular during the 1960's pizza craze.

Ingredients

• Dough:
• 2 c. flour, spooned and leveled, not scooped
• 1/2 c. very warm water from the tap
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1/2 t. fine sea salt
• Topping:
• 1/2 c. creme fraiche
• 7 oz. thick-cut bacon, prosciutto or German Speck
• 1 small or medium onion
• chives, for optional garnish

Steps

1. Dough:
2. Preheat the oven to about 500 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil.
3. In a large bowl, stir in the flour with salt. Add the olive oil and very warm water; stir with a wooden spoon until roughly combined.