German Pizza (German Flaming Cake-Flammkuchen)
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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
Directions
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Dough:
Preheat the oven to about 500 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil.
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.
Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment for several minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap; set aside on the countertop to rest for 20-30 minutes.
Assembly:
Cut bacon into small cubes; cut onions into thin slices and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt. Add the creme fraiche to a small bowl; season with salt and pepper; stir until combined.
Roll out the dough very thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, into an oval or rectangular shape. Place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Spread the creme fraiche over the dough, leaving a bit of border, top with bacon and onion slices. If the the onions released some water, squeeze it out first.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. The baking time may be longer, up to 15-18 minutes, if the oven isn't hot enough.
Sprinkle with thinly sliced chives, if desired.
4-6 servings.