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Flammkuchen Recipe (German Pizza)

Flammkuchen or German-style pizza is excellent for appetizers or snacks!  Take your pick from the classic flammkuchen toppings of onions, bacon, or other non-traditional ones.  It's always a crowd-pleaser, so make sure you prepare extra!
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: German
Servings: 3
Calories: 680kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

Flammkuchen dough:

  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 to 2 & 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Classic flammkuchen toppings:

  • 1 & 1/4 cups bacon (200 grams/7 ounces), chopped into half-inch wide
  • 2 large onions, sliced thinly
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 cup creme fraiche
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Apples and onions toppings:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped thinly
  • 2 small apples, peeled, cored and chopped thinly
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper, to season

Pear and gorgonzola toppings:

  • 1 medium pear, peeled, cored and chopped thinly
  • 3 tablespoons gorgonzola
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped roughly
  • salt and pepper, to season

Instructions

Make flammkuchen dough:

  • Combine yeast with 1 cup of warm water, then set aside until it's ready.
  • Combine flour, olive oil, and foamy yeast in a large bowl.
  • Mix until you start forming a dough, then continue kneading until you get a smooth flatbread dough.
    (Note: There is no need to use a stand mixer for this step --- just a countertop for easier kneading.)  
  • Place your German pizza dough in an oiled bowl.
  • Cover with a clean kitchen towel, then set it aside until it doubles in size.

Onions and bacon flammkuchen:

  • Place the bacon slices in a cold medium-sized skillet.
  • Place the skillet over medium-high heat and cook until they become crunchy.
  • Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
  • Add the onions to the same skillet (and bacon oil), then season with salt and paprika.
  • Cook until the onions are soft, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • By this time, flammkuchen dough should be ready.
  • Preheat your oven to 215°C (425°F).
  • Deflate flammkuchen dough, transfer it to a countertop, and divide it into three portions.
  • Start to work on one portion by rolling it into an oval or rectangular shape and as thin as possible --- you need a rolling pin to get this done.
  • Spread a third of the creme fraiche evenly, keeping about half an inch of space from the edge of your German pizza.
  • Sprinkle with the mix of ground cumin, coriander, and black pepper.
  • Add the cooked onions on top --- try to arrange them evenly.
  • Place your German pizza in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until it turns golden and crunchy.
  • Remove from the oven carefully, and add the crispy bacon.
  • Your homemade flammkuchen is now ready for serving and slicing!

German pizza with apples and onions:

  • Prepare the dough as usual, then heat the oil in a medium-sized pan.
  • Add the onions and cook until it becomes translucent, then sprinkle the sugar.
  • Cook for four to five minutes to caramelize (make sure the heat is not too high).
  • Pour the apple cider vinegar and let it evaporate.
  • Add salt, pepper, and thyme --- mix, then take it off the heat and let the onions cool.
  • Preheat your oven to 215°C (425°F).
  • Divide and roll the dough (like mentioned in the classic toppings), then spread creme fraiche evenly.
  • Sprinkle some salt and pepper, then arrange the onions and apple slices.
  • Place in the oven for twenty to twenty-five minutes or until it turns golden!

German pizza with pear and gorgonzola:

  • Prepare the German flatbread dough as mentioned above, then when it's almost ready, preheat your oven to 215°C (425°F).
  • Divide and roll the dough, then spread the creme fraiche on top and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the sliced pear and gorgonzola bits, then sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Place in the oven for eighteen to twenty minutes --- then serve immediately!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip #1:  Don't add all the flour at once when making your flammkuchen.  Instead, start with two cups of flour first, then add more if the dough is too wet.
  • Cook's Tip #2:  Remember to keep the German pizza dough covered when not working on it.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1556mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 5mg