Authentic German Onion Pie (Schwabischer Zwiebelkuchen) Recipe

Name: Authentic German Onion Pie (Schwabischer Zwiebelkuchen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: yeast dough; 375 g flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 15 g yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 liter milk; 60 g soft butter (not directly out of fridge but warmed a little); topping; 50 g ham, in cubes; 50 g butter; 1 kg onion, slices; 3 eggs; white pepper; salt; 4 tablespoons sour cream; 1 1 teaspoon cumin or 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

yeast dough
375 g flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 g yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 liter milk
60 g soft butter (not directly out of fridge but warmed a little)
topping
50 g ham, in cubes
50 g butter
1 kg onion, slices
3 eggs
white pepper
salt
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 1 teaspoon cumin or 1 teaspoon nutmeg

1
Put flour into a bowl, add sugar, make a dent in the middle where you put the yeast.
2
Add the sugar and a little of the milk and mix well.
3
Let the dough rest for 15 minutes (cover bowl with towel).
4
Add the rest of the milk and mix well again.
5
Let rest for another 30 minute.
6
Roll dough and put on a baking plate.
7
Make a raised edge of the dough.
8
For the topping: fry the ham in butter.
9
Add the sliced onions and fry until they are soft and glassy.
10
Mix eggs with pepper, salt, sour cream and cummin/nutmeg.
11
Add to the onions.
12
Put everything ontop of the dough.
13
Bake for 30 min at 190u00b0C.

980

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: yeast dough, 375 g flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 15 g yeast, and more.

Yes, Authentic German Onion Pie (Schwabischer Zwiebelkuchen) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Authentic German Onion Pie (Schwabischer Zwiebelkuchen)

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