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German Onion Pie

A delightful dish featuring caramelized onions and a creamy custard filling, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour For the dough
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil For the dough
  • 3/4 cup warm water For the dough
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast For the dough
  • 1 tsp sugar For the dough
  • 1 tsp salt For the dough
  • 6 large yellow onions For the filling
  • 6 oz thick-cut bacon For the filling, can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 1/2 cup sour cream For the custard
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream For the custard
  • 2 large eggs For the custard
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds For the custard
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme For the custard
  • to taste salt For the custard
  • to taste pepper For the custard
  • crème fraîche Optional topping
  • fresh chives Optional topping
  • nutmeg Optional topping

Method
 

  1. Dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about five minutes until frothy. Combine flour, salt, yeast mixture, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Knead for about ten minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a greased bowl for about one hour until doubled in size.
  2. Cook thick-cut bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook sliced onions on low heat for about 45 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, eggs, caraway seeds, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough to fit the pie dish. Layer caramelized onions and crumbled bacon in the crust. Pour custard mixture over. Bake for about 60 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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