This savory German onion pie is a comforting, hearty dish that balances sweet caramelized onions with crispy bacon and a rich, tangy sour cream topping. Built on a homemade yeast dough, it offers a tender yet sturdy base that holds up to the moist filling. The aroma of cumin and sautéed onions fills the kitchen, making it an inviting centerpiece for lunch or dinner. Perfect for casual gatherings or a satisfying family meal, this recipe brings traditional home-style flavors to your table with simple, accessible ingredients.
Onion Pie
Description
This savory German onion pie is a comforting, hearty dish that balances sweet caramelized onions with crispy bacon and a rich, tangy sour cream topping. Built on a homemade yeast dough, it offers a tender yet sturdy base that holds up to the moist filling. The aroma of cumin and saut&# 195;©ed onions fills the kitchen, making it an inviting centerpiece for lunch or dinner. Perfect for casual gatherings or a satisfying family meal, this recipe brings traditional home-style flavors to your table with simple, accessible ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup flour.
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Blend in shortening and warm water until smooth.
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Beat the mixture for 2 minutes.
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Add remaining flour gradually to form a soft dough.
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Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
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Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1/2 hour.
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Pat dough into a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan or onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
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Press up edges to create a slight rim.
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Fry bacon slices until crisp.
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Remove bacon from grease and drain on absorbent paper.
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Add sliced onions to the bacon grease and cook slowly until tender but not brown.
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Sprinkle onion mixture, crumbled bacon, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper over the dough base.
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Bake at 400ðF (204ðC) for 20 minutes.
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In a small bowl, blend egg yolk and sour cream until smooth.
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Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the onions.
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Bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until golden brown and the sour cream topping is set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1504.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 68.5g106%
- Saturated Fat 22.6g114%
- Cholesterol 69.0mg23%
- Sodium 9891.6mg413%
- Total Carbohydrate 140.2g47%
- Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
- Sugars 2.5g
- Protein 73.5g147%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.