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Traditional German Flammekueche Pie Recipe

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Ingredients
  

  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 125 ml lukewarm water
  • 15 g olive oil
  • 5 g salt
  • 150 g crème fraîche or sour cream/Greek yogurt + cream
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 80 –100 g lardons or bacon fried
  • Salt pepper, optional nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Make Dough: Mix flour and salt. Add water and olive oil. Knead 10 min until smooth. Let rest 30 min.
  • Prep Toppings: Slice onion thin. Fry lardons or bacon until crispy. Drain.
  • Assemble: Roll dough out very thin (1–2 mm). Spread crème fraîche, add onions and bacon. Season.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 250 °C (480 °F). Bake 8–12 min until golden and crisp.
  • Tips: Use a pizza stone if you have one. Add herbs, mushrooms, or cheese for variations.

Notes

Tips: Use a pizza stone if you have one. Add herbs, mushrooms, or cheese for variations.