deutsch zwiebelkuchen (onion pie)

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Mar 17, 2013

This is an onion pie from south-central Germany. It is served in the fall when the local winemakers open a cafe-like area called a Besenwirtschaft in their barn or garage to serve the new wine for a small fee. To let people know when they are open, they hang a straw broom over the doorway. Recipe & Photo: allrecipes.com

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds onions, sliced
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 package pastry for 9" double-crust pie

How To Make deutsch zwiebelkuchen (onion pie)

  • Step 1
    Place the prepared dough in a large pizza pan, making sure dough extends up the sides of the pan.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet, saute the onion until translucent and pour the cooked onion into a large mixing bowl. (May have to saute in several shifts.)
  • Step 3
    Place the bacon in the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, chop and add to onion; mix well.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the sour cream. In a separate bowl, beat eggs to break up yolks; mix into pie mixture. Add flour to thicken; add salt.
  • Step 5
    Mix well and pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with caraway seeds.
  • Step 6
    Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for about 1 hour, or until onions start to turn golden brown on top.

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Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #savory
Keyword: #hearty
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: German

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