ALSATIAN FLAMMKUCHEN RECIPE

BASIC FLAMMKUCHEN RECIPE (TARTE FLAMBÉE).

• 1-14-16″ really thin pizza-style yeast crust of your choice (frozen, fresh, non-gluten, or homemade)
• 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
• 3/4 – 1 cup (150  – 200 grams) of crème fraiche or sour cream
• 1/2 cup (110 grams) lardon, matchstick-cut pieces of bacon cut from the belly of pork
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh or dried thyme (optional)

VARIATIONS

Be creative as you can and make sure to enjoy the journey!

• Strasbourg (Alsatian recipe above and slices of Munster cheese).
• Veggie Flammkuchen (Cherry tomatoes, olives, onions, mushrooms.)
• Greek Flammkuchen (Feta cheese, green olives, spinach, red onions, dried Basil)

DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Place the prepared dough on a pizza stone or oven rack covered with baking paper.
3. Spread crème fraiche evenly onto dough, leaving 1/2 inch of outer edges free.
4. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on top of the crème fraiche.
5. Sprinkle the chopped onions evenly over the crème fraiche.
6. Next sprinkle the pancetta bits on top of the crust.
7. Place the Flammkuchen in the pre-heated oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes or until crust is crispy, but not too burnt.
8. Garnish with fresh or dried thyme.

Note: As oven temperatures vary, you’ll need to carefully watch the Flammkuchen or it will indeed be a burnt mess – baked in the flames.