Description
A comforting German onion pie made with sweet onions, smoky bacon, and creamy custard baked in a soft crust.
Ingredients
- 3 large onions, chopped
- 200g smoky bacon, chopped
- 200ml cream
- 2 large eggs
- 250g flour
- 1 packet (7g) yeast
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a skillet, fry the chopped onions on low heat until they are soft and sweet.
- Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
- In a bowl, mix together the cream, eggs, and caraway seeds (if using).
- Combine the onion and bacon mixture with the cream mixture.
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, yeast, and a pinch of salt, then kneading it until smooth.
- Spread the dough into a greased pie tin or springform pan.
- Pour the onion mixture over the dough, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into wedges to serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and consider adding extra onions or mushrooms. You can use store-bought pizza dough for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German