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January 18, 2024 by Amanda Leave a Comment

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​Flammkuchen – a German pizza topped with creme fraiche and smothered in sauteed onions & crisp bacon.

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Flammkuchen - a traditional German pizza topped with creme fraiche and smothered in sauteed onions & crisp bacon.

Flammkuchen – A German Pizza

If you’re anything like me, you could just about live on pizza. It’s simple perfection and the options are endless.

Today, I’m sharing a recipe for Flammkuchen, a rustic German pizza. It’s a delicious twist of what we normally think of pizza – this one has no tomato sauce and no cheese. Instead, the pizza dough gets a layer of lush creme fraiche and smothered in sautéed onions & crisp bacon.

Can’t get enough of pizza? Check out this recipe for Veggie Pizza!

Love German foods? Check out my Spaetzle recipe!

Flammkuchen - a traditional German pizza topped with creme fraiche and smothered in sauteed onions & crisp bacon.

Tips & Information on Yeast & Dough Making

People are often intimidated by making pizza dough – but it truly is a simple process! If you’re making pizza at home – you should make your own dough! The distinct taste & quality of homemade makes the few extra minutes you spend well worth it.

Now onto a quick Yeast Basics 101. There’s really only a few things you need to know – yes, working with yeast is bomb proof!

First, check the date on the packet! Yeast is a living, glorious thing but will not work when past its date. Do not use if it’s expired. Seriously, this is a common reason why people experience flops with yeast.

Pizza Dough

Second – your water temperature is important. For this recipe, I used Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast. The water temp MUST be between 120˚F-130˚F for this yeast. If it’s too cool, the yeast won’t activate, or at least in a timely matter. If it’s too hot, you will kill the live cultures.

The required water temperature may vary depending on what yeast you are using. The easiest way to guarantee you have the correct water temp is a simple thermometer. If you have no thermometer, just make sure you’re not using HOT water.

Third – you need to knead the dough. Kneading is a labor of love – for me it’s a relaxing, hands on part of the process. For the days I don’t feel like being hands on – the dough hook in my stand mixer does a fine job.

Fourth – the dough needs time to rise. The amount of rises & rise time varies with recipe & yeast.

Don’t have yeast, don’t have the time for yeast to work it’s magic or just don’t want to deal with it? Try this Quick Pizza Dough recipe!

Ingredients & Instructions

We’ve talked about yeast & dough. Let’s get into the rest of the ingredients.

Creme fraiche. If you have ever tasted creme fraiche, you know it has it’s own distinct, creamy, lush flavor.

Creme fraiche can be hard to find in some grocery stores, but most better grocery stores do carry it. The closest match in flavor is Mexican Crema, but it’s a much thinner of a cream. If you can’t find creme fraiche -my suggestions are to either make it yourself or substitute plain, full fat Greek yogurt.

Flammkuchen - a traditional German pizza topped with creme fraiche and smothered in sauteed onions & crisp bacon.

Bacon & onions are ingredients we all know and love. I prefer to caramelize the onions – but a light brown will do.

So back to making our flammkuchen. Mix, knead, rise, prepare & add toppings & bake. It really is that simple!

Flammkuchen is traditionally a rectangular pizza. I make it both ways. Do what makes you happy – it’s your food!

Flammkuchen

Results – a delicious & unique pizza YOU made with love. You’ll taste the difference – there’s a quality and homemade goodness you only get when baking from scratch!

Hope you enjoy!

Amanda ♥

Flammkuchen - a traditional German pizza topped with creme fraiche and smothered in sauteed onions & crisp bacon.
Flammkuchen - a traditional German pizza topped with creme fraiche and smothered in sauteed onions & crisp bacon.

Flammkuchen | German Pizza

Flammkuchen – a traditional German pizza topped with creme fraiche and smothered in sauteed onions & crisp bacon.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course dinner
Cuisine German
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For Pizza Dough

  • 1-3/4 to 2-1/4

    cups all purpose flour
  • 1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise® Yeast​
  • 1-1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup very warm water (120° to 130°F) WATER MUST BE IN CORRECT TEMP RANGE
  • 3 tbsp canola oil

For toppings

  • 12 oz bacon diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3/4 cup creme fraiche Can substitute plain, full fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For Pizza Dough

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl.  Add very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.  Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. Knead on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes.  Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Pat dough with floured hands to fill greased pizza pan or baking sheet.  OR roll dough on a floured counter to 12-inch circle; place in greased pizza pan or baking sheet.  Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.
  • Spread an even layer of creme fraiche & nutmeg over dough. Evenly distribute bacon & onions on top.
  • Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is browned
  • Serve with fresh ground pepper to taste. Enjoy!

For toppings

  • Cook diced bacon in skillet until lightly crisp & brown. Remove bacon, rest on paper towels to absorb excess grease.
  • Pour out about 3/4 of the bacon grease – leave enough in skillet to saute onions. Saute onions in bacon grease until they just start to brown. Remove from heat.
  • Combine creme fraiche & nutmeg.
  • Add toppings to pizza dough as instructed above.

Notes

Water temperatures & rise times vary with type/brand of yeast. Please follow the recommendations from the brand you are using.  
Keyword bacon, flammkuchen, german pizza, pizza
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