Traditional Flammekueche (Flammekueche)

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

A homemade Alsatian flammekueche, yeast‑free dough topped with thick crème fraîche, finely sliced red onions and smoked bacon lardons. Quick to prepare, crispy in under 10 minutes of cooking.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
1h 15m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 37m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$4.06
Per serving:$1.01

Critical Success Points

  • Add the oil after the gluten network has formed
  • Roll the dough very thinly (2‑3 mm)
  • Cook at very high temperature (240°C) for 3‑7 minutes

Safety Warnings

  • The oven reaches 240°C; handle the sheet with heat‑resistant gloves.
  • Do not leave the dough too thick or risk burning during the rapid cooking.
  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when adding the oil to the dough.

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