Name: German Onion Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 packet dry active yeast; 2/3 cup lukewarm milk; 1 tsp sugar; 2 cups flour; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/4 cup room temperature butter; 4 oz diced bacon (preferably smoked, leaner, thick-cut); 1 lb onions (about 2-3 medium); 3 tbsp butter (2 tbsp for onions, 1 tbsp for topping); 1 tbsp flour; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); Pinch of nutmeg (optional); Caraway seeds (to taste)

Description

A delightful and savory German dish featuring a flaky crust filled with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and a creamy custard.

Ingredients

1 packet dry active yeast
2/3 cup lukewarm milk
1 tsp sugar
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 cup room temperature butter
4 oz diced bacon (preferably smoked, leaner, thick-cut)
1 lb onions (about 2-3 medium)
3 tbsp butter (2 tbsp for onions, 1 tbsp for topping)
1 tbsp flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Caraway seeds (to taste)

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and half of the lukewarm milk. Let it activate in a warm place for about 5-20 minutes.
Attach a dough hook to your mixer. Add the flour, salt, the remaining milk, and the activated yeast. Knead on low for about 1 minute. Add the butter and continue kneading until you have a soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rise until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, roll the dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-10 inch round or a 9×9 inch square/9×10 inch rectangular baking dish.
Cook the bacon in a pan until the fat renders. Remove the bacon, reserving some for later, and discard the excess fat.
Peel and thinly slice the onions. In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the onions and cook until they are soft, partially covering the pan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Let cool.
Preheat your oven to 390-400°F (200-204°C).
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream; season with salt and nutmeg (if using). Fold in the onions and most of the bacon.
Line your baking dish with parchment paper. Place the dough in the dish and add the filling. Sprinkle with caraway seeds, reserved bacon, and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Let the pie cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

Serve warm with a fresh salad or a dollop of sour cream. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: German