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Together with the Flammekueche base - crème fraîche forms the basis for a traditional outcome. Sour cream can be used a substitute/alternative.
Flammekueche
Together with the Flammekueche base - crème fraîche forms the basis for a traditional outcome. Sour cream can be used a substitute/alternative.
Traditionally topped with thinly sliced onion and smoked bacon, there are many proven combinations to try - both savoury and sweet. View our how-to videos here.
No need for a special oven, Flammekueche will bake perfectly in just minutes directly on an oven rack, pizza stone or inside an enclosed BBQ.
FAQs
Flama-coosh.
It is an artisan product from the Alsace region of France, close to the German border. Strasbourg is the traditional home of Flammekueche.
In times past the temperature of wood-fired ovens were tested by placing a small piece of thinly rolled dough into the oven when the flames had resided. This gave rise to the name Flammekueche, translated as cake in the flames.
It is now prepared and available at an ever-increasing number of restaurants, clubs, cellar-doors, cafes and hotels. Refrigerated packs of our Flammekueche bases are now available at select stores. Check our stockists page for locations and details. Home delivery in Adelaide and Melbourne is available too.
No, our Flammekueche bases will bake to a crisp with 250° upper and lower heat, directly on an oven rack, pizza stone or enclosed BBQ.
No, however it is vegan friendly and yeast-free.
Because it is so simple!
Follow our step-by-step guide below.
Step-by-step guide
From the freezer/fridge to the serving board in just minutes, preparing a Flammekueche is easy with our how-to guide below.
1 | Freeze/Fridge
Unopened, keep your pack(s) of Flammekueche laying flat within your freezer. Once opened, keep remaining bases in a resealable bag within the fridge.
2 | Separate
Carefully separate the bases you wish to use. They will need to thaw before coming apart.
3 | Heat
Whether you're using a conventional oven, pizza oven or enclosed BBQ, ensure it's hot (250°) with upper and lower heat before baking your Flammekueche.
4 | Spread
Coat the base thinly and evenly with the spread of your choice, leaving a slim rim around the edge.
5 | Top
Add your desired toppings, remembering the key to a great Flammekueche is that less is more!
6 | Bake
Until crisp in a conventional oven, pizza oven or enclosed BBQ under (250°) upper and lower heat.
7 | Serve
Ideally on a serving board, however this is up to you. Use a pizza cutter to slice into shareable pieces or however you desire!
8 | Enjoy
Of course we saved the best to the end. Enjoy with friends and family or just as good - by yourself!
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