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In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
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Add the oil/butter, first egg and warm water.
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Mix until dough starts to form a moist ball.
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Remove dough from bowl and knead for a few minutes on a floured surface.
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When it's smooth and soft, return to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cube the bacon and slice onions into thin rings.
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Heat some oil in a large frying pan and add onions and bacon.
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Briefly saute on medium-high then turn to low heat and let cook for 15 minutes, until very soft.
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In a small bowl, beat another egg and mix with the sour cream, caraway seeds, a pinch of salt and pepper, and paprika if using.
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Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 200C/400F (For convection oven 180C/350F).
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Grease a large baking pan (or pizza pan, or 2 pie dishes).
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Role out dough to the size of the pan.
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Place on pan and form edges around outside.
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Spread the cooked onions and bacon evenly over the dough.
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Pour over the sour cream sauce and sprinkle with a bit of salt & pepper.
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Bake Zwiebelkuchen on middle rack for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown (though keep an eye on it after 20-25 minutes.
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Depending on your oven, it could be done sooner!
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You can make a round one too, like pizza!
