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A famous savory onion tart from Rhineland-Palatinate, traditionally enjoyed during the grape harvest season.
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Zwiebelkuchen is an indispensable specialty in the wine taverns of Rhineland-Palatinate, especially during autumn. The rich topping containing onions, sour cream, and bacon bits is baked over a yeast dough base. It is the most popular snack at regional wine festivals.
This savory tart is served warm, leaving a rich impression with its creamy filling. It is recognized as one of the most important culinary accompaniments to wine culture in Deutschland. Find regional festival locations on the Map.
Ingredients
- For dough: 300 g flour, 15 g yeast, 150 ml warm water, 1 pinch of salt
- For filling: 1 kg onions
- 150 g diced smoked bacon
- 250 g sour cream (Schmand)
- 3 eggs
- Cumin, salt, and pepper
Preparation
- Prepare the dough with flour, yeast, water, and salt, let it rise for 30 minutes, then roll it onto a baking sheet.
- Slice the onions into rings and sauté them in a pan with the diced bacon until soft.
- Whisk the sour cream, eggs, and seasonings together, then mix into the cooled onion mixture.
- Spread the filling over the dough and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes until golden.
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