Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

a family favorite

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 2h
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For Yeast Dough Crust:

For filling:

Nutritional Information

398
Calories
26g
Fat
27g
Carbohydrates
11g
Protein
160mg
Cholesterol
1314mg
Sodium
Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

Recipe Description

I love to make this Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion & Bacon Pie)! It always reminds me of visiting my German grandmother’s house. She was always a fantastic cook and this onion and bacon tart was one of her specialties!

Start by making a yeast pastry crust. As the dough rises, cook the bacon and caramelize the onions. Make filling by combining full fat sour cream with eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, caraway seeds and some freshly ground pepper. Add the onion/bacon mixture to the filling and mix well. Once the dough rises, place it in a buttered cooking pan. Add the filling to the dough and bake in the oven. Leave to cool before serving.

To make my Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make dough

    10 min
    Step 1 - Authentic Schwäbischer ZwiebelkuchenStep 1 - Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

    Dissolve 1 package of yeast in ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon of warm milk for 5 minutes. Place 1½ cups of flour and ½ teaspoon of salt in a food processor and make a well in the center. Add 4 tablespoons of butter and pour over the yeast and milk mixture. Knead the dough using the dough hook on the “bread” setting for about 6 minutes. Add more milk or flour as required.

  2. 2

    Let dough rise

    60 min
    Step 2 - Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

    Shape the dough into a ball. Spray a large bowl with oil and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Leave the dough to rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size.

  3. 3

    Make onion/bacon mixture

    45 min
    Step 3 - Authentic Schwäbischer ZwiebelkuchenStep 3 - Authentic Schwäbischer ZwiebelkuchenStep 3 - Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

    Fry up the bacon until cooked to your liking. Add 2¼ pounds of finely diced onions to the bacon along with 2 tablespoons of butter. Reduce the heat and allow the onions to caramelize slowly for 30-40 minutes until they reach a golden brown color. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the mixture to cool.

  4. 4

    Make filling

    5 min
    Step 4 - Authentic Schwäbischer ZwiebelkuchenStep 4 - Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

    Combine 1½ cups full fat sour cream with 3-4 eggs, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, and some freshly ground pepper in a large bowl. Add the bacon and onion mixture to the bowl and mix everything thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Heat oven

    1 min

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

  6. 6

    Place pastry in tin

    3 min
    Step 6 - Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

    Lightly butter a 9-inch springform baking pan and spread the dough on the bottom and up the sides. Allow approx ½ inch from the top.

  7. 7

    Fill pastry

    2 min
    Step 7 - Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

    Immediately pour the onion mixture into it and sprinkle some caraway seeds on top.

  8. 8

    Bake

    60 min
    Step 8 - Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

    Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 55-60 minutes, until the top is light brown and the center is firm to the touch.

  9. 9

    Serve

    20 min
    Step 9 - Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen

    Leave to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. The best thing about this savory tart is it can be eaten lukewarm or cold.

This Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion & Bacon Pie) recipe is a family favorite that I recommend you try! If you make this savory tart soon, please come back to leave a review.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
William Smith
March 12, 2025
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Delicious

Xena
August 14, 2024
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This Zwiebelkuchen is simply great! It takes me back to my grandma's kitchen. The flavors are spot on. I can't wait to make this for my family!

Catherine Braun
June 5, 2024
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Delicious!

Wendy
March 28, 2024
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Superb - this recipe took me back to my childhood. My grandma use to make this dish every Sunday. I loved helping her mix the filling and the smell of bacon cooking brought back so many memories. It's easy to follow and the flavors are just amazing. My family devoured it in minutes.

Lola
January 5, 2024
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Making this Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen was such a fun trip down memory lane! It tasted just like my grandma's, and the smell of caramelized onions filled my apartment with warmth. The crust was super easy to make. I love that simple ingredients can create this amazing comfort food. I'll definitely be making this again soon!

Osito
October 15, 2023
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Este Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen es increíble! Me recuerda a mi abuela, que siempre lo hacía en bodas familiares. El sabor del bacon y las cebollas es puro amor. Es fácil de hacer, perfecto para compartir con los amigos. ¡Les va a encantar!

Beverly Thompson
July 16, 2023
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Superb onion pie! This recipe brought back memories of my grandma's kitchen. Easy to follow, and the flavors are just amazing. My kids devoured it in minutes!

Olivia Smith
February 24, 2023
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Delicious! My kids loved this Zwiebelkuchen just like we had at Grandma's house. A family favorite now.

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