FLAMKUCHEN

Flamkuchen is a traditional German pastry that is made with yeast dough, butter, sugar, eggs, raisins and cinnamon.

Flammkuchen is a German dessert that consists of a layer of dough, typically made from yeast and eggs, covered in melted butter or lard. It is traditionally baked on top of an open fire as the dough cooks.

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Flamkuchen are tiny, crisp pizzas topped with a delicious mix of melting onions, cream, cheese, and smoky bacon from Germany’s mountainous southern region. I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a couple of ice-cold beers.

Methods Explained in Detail

• Step No 1

  Using a food mixer or by hand, make the pizza foundation. Mix the flour, salt, and yeast together until well combined, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the water and knead until smooth and elastic. By hand, it will take around 10 minutes; with a food mixer with a dough hook, it will take about 5 minutes. Scrape the dough into a lightly oiled, clean basin and loosely cover with a clean tea towel. While the onions are cooking, set aside to proof.

• Step No 2

  In a deep saucepan, melt the butter with the remaining tablespoon of oil and add the chopped onions. Cook, turning occasionally, over a very low heat until the onions are tender but not browned. This will take around 40–45 minutes, maybe a little more; don’t hurry it; slow-cooked onions have an amazing depth of flavor, and that is the key to success in this basic recipe. As the onions cook in a thick, dense layer, a deep pot helps keep them from burning.

• Step No 3

  Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C Fan/Gas Mark 9 (240°C/220°C Fan/Gas Mark 9). Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a thin disc approximately 22–24cm in diameter. Place each on a baking tray (if you don’t have four, place them on separate sheets of baking parchment to slide onto trays to bake in shifts). Season each base with salt, pepper, and a liberal pinch of fresh nutmeg before topping with a couple of tablespoons of crème fraîche. Spoon spoonfuls of sautéed onions onto each base, then top with lardons. Finally, top with grated Gruyère cheese and bake in a high oven, in batches if required, for 12–14 minutes, or until the base is crisp and the cheese is golden and bubbling.

• Step No 4

  Serve just out of the oven, garnished with chopped chives, although this is also delicious at room temperature or even chilled.

Flammkuchen is a type of German pancake, traditionally made with yeast dough and baked on an open flame. This recipe is for the UK-version of flammkuchen, which uses baking powder to create air bubbles in the dough. Reference: flammkuchen recipe uk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between pizza and flammkuchen?

Pizza is a type of flatbread topped with tomato sauce and cheese, while flammkuchen is a German dish made from thin layers of dough that are cooked on an open flame.

Is flammkuchen German or French?

The word Flammkuchen is German.

What is Flamm?

Flamm is a term used by the community to describe a type of music that is fast and aggressive.

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