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German Onion Pie (Zwiebelkuchen)


  • Author: hamidkom
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian (if bacon is omitted)

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a skillet, fry the chopped onions on low heat until they are soft and sweet.
  3. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the cream, eggs, and caraway seeds (if using).
  5. Combine the onion and bacon mixture with the cream mixture.
  6. Prepare the dough by mixing flour, yeast, and a pinch of salt, then kneading it until smooth.
  7. Spread the dough into a greased pie tin or springform pan.
  8. Pour the onion mixture over the dough, spreading it evenly.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
  10. 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