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Tarte Flambée – Flammekueche

Tarte Flambée – Flammekueche Tarte flambée, or Flammekueche, is a well-known Alsatian specialty. It is like a pizza baked in a very hot oven. Its toppings are primarily crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. To make crème fraîche, combine 1 cup heavy cream with 4 tablespoons buttermilk. Stir, cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours, or until it has become very thick. Refrigerate and…

Ingredients you will use

  • all-purpose flour,
  • sugar
  • active dry yeast
  • salt
  • beer
  • milk
  • moderately hot water,
  • vegetable oil
  • double smoked bacon,
  • onion,
  • crème fraîche or thick sour cream,
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • nutmeg

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