Elsässer Flamkuchen or Tarte D'alsace

Ingredients

• 21 g fresh yeast (approx. 1/2 cube)
• 600 g all-purpose flour, you can also use whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 400 g onions, thinly sliced
• 300 g smokey bacon, cubed
• 250 g sour cream
• 150 g creme fraiche
• 6 tablespoons canola oil
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl break up the yeast into smaller pieces using your hands. Sprinkle with sugar and mix until the yeast becomes turns liquidy.

2. 2

   In a larger mixing bowl, add flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oil, 300ml luke-warm water and the yeast-sugar mixture.

3. 3

   Using the kneading hook of you electric hand-held beater, knead the dough until it just starts to come together. Then with your hands knead into a smooth dough ball. Place the dough back into the bowl and cover with a warm damp cloth. Put in a warm dry place to rise for approximately 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Whisk the sour cream and creme fraiche together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Pre-heat the oven to 225 degrees Celsius Line a baking tray with baking paper. Divide the dough into four portions.

6. 6

   Roll one portion on a floured surface in a 2-3mm thin oval (approx. 25 x 35cm).

7. 7

   Place on the baking tray and allow to rest for another 20 minutes. Cover the remaining dough balls.

8. 8

   Spread 1/4 of the sour cream and creme fraiche mixture on the rolled out oval, sprinkle with 1/4 bacon and 1/4 sliced onions.

9. 9

   Bake in the oven on the lowest rack for 8-10 minutes. Take out and cut into 4 pieces and serve immediately.

10. 10

    Repeat the steps 6 to 9 until you've used up the remaining three dough balls.