Flammeküche

Name: Flammeküche
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 700 g (1½ lb) strong white flour; 1 sachet fast-action dried yeast; 1 egg, beaten; 150 ml (¼ pint) double cream; 150 ml (¼ pint) fromage blanc; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and black pepper; salt and black pepper; 2 onions, finely chopped; 225 g (8 oz) smoked streaky bacon, de-rinded and cut into tiny strips

Preparation info

2-3
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Paupers Cookbook

By Jocasta Innes

Published 2014

About

This is a recipe from Sue Style’s book, A Taste of Alsace. A sort of northern answer to the pizza. Very simple to make and always a knock-out.

Ingredients

For the Dough

700 g (1½ lb) strong white flour
1 sachet fast-action dried yeast

Europe
Germany
Pie

Method

Mix the flour, yeast and salt in a bowl, then mix in the oil and egg, gradually adding enough water to make a pliable dough. Knead the dough, then cover with a clean, damp cloth and leave in a warm place to rise for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

Knock the dough back and divide it into one or two pieces. Roll or spread each piece into a thin round and place on oiled baking s