Flammkuchen (German Pizza)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for coating the dough)
• 1/2 cup water (lukewarm)
• 3/4 cup crème fraîche (or sour cream)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 2/3 cup bacon matchsticks (about 8 slices thick-cut bacon )
• 1 medium onion (cut into thin half moons)

Instructions

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, salt, olive oil, and water. Mix until a smooth dough comes together.

2. 2

   Coat the dough with some olive oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 480 degrees F (250 C).

4. 4

   Thinly roll out the dough and transfer it to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

5. 5

   Combine crème fraîche with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Spread over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle bacon cubes and onion evenly over the dough.

6. 6

   Bake in the middle of the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the bacon cooked.