ZWIEBELKUCHEN ( SOUTHWEST GERMAN ONION CAKE)

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This is a traditional late summer early fall snack, usually served with 'new wine'. It is not a sweet cake, but a nice hearty fall weather dish. I got this off a German website and translated it into English. This recipe is very good, and you will not be disappointed! Good for a potluck, or even a party snack.

Provided by TJW2725

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

25 g fresh yeast
1/4 liter lukewarm milk
375 g flour
60 g butter
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 kg onion, peeled and cut into rings
150 g raw bacon, diced
500 g creme fraiche
4 eggs
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • For the dough:.
  • Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk, and add the sugar and a dash of the flour, stir, cover and keep in a warm place for ten minutes.
  • Add the rest of the dough ingredients in the pastry mixer and blend until you have a ball.
  • Cover and keep in a warm place for twenty minutes until the dough rises.
  • Preheat the oven to 225°C.
  • Sautée the onion'rings' with the bacon in a large skillet, until the onions are transparent, and soft, but not caramelized.
  • This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  • In a seperate bowl, mix the eggs, the creme fraiche, the nutmeg, and pepper together with a whisk until well incorporated and smooth.
  • Roll the dough out into a flat, large roasting pan (you want something with a slight edge to it) and then pour the onion and bacon mixture over the dough and spread it out to cover the dough evenly.
  • Pour the egg-creme fraich mixture over the top and put it in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.1, Fat 56.6, SaturatedFat 30.5, Cholesterol 313.6, Sodium 450.1, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 20.3

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