Classic Flammkuchen (Alsatian Tart)
This traditional Alsatian tart features a thin, crispy crust topped with a creamy mixture of fromage blanc or crème fraîche, thinly sliced onions, and savory lardons. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 723 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
dough
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 125 mlwater, lukewarm
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 2.5 gdry yeast
topping
- 200 gcrème fraîche
- 200 gfromage blanc(optional)
- 1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 150 glardons
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
rolling pin · baking sheet · large bowl · oven · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, olive oil, salt, and dry yeast. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
About 3 min
- 2
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: The dough does not need to rise significantly, just relax enough to be rolled thinly.
- 3
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: A hot oven is key for a crispy crust. If you don't have a pizza stone, a baking sheet works too.
- 4
Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion very thinly into a rectangle or oval shape, about 1-2mm thick.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Aim for a rustic, irregular shape. The thinner the dough, the crispier the final Flammkuchen.
- 5
In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche (or fromage blanc, if using) and black pepper. Spread a thin, even layer of this mixture over each rolled-out dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
About 2 min
- 6
Evenly scatter the thinly sliced yellow onion and lardons over the creamy base of each Flammkuchen.
About 2 min
- 7
Carefully transfer one Flammkuchen to the preheated oven or pizza stone. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy, and the lardons are cooked.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Baking time may vary depending on your oven and how thin you rolled the dough. Keep a close eye on it!
- 8
Remove from the oven, slice into pieces, and serve immediately. Repeat with the second Flammkuchen.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 722.6kcal
- Protein
- 27.3g
- Carbs
- 54.8g
- Fat
- 43.3g
- Fibre
- 2.5g
- Sugar
- 3.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Leftover Flammkuchen can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
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