Flammkuchen

Sun and spring! You have no idea how happy I was to come back home. Like most of you, I spent Easter surrounded by snow and cold. And here? Here there's beautiful sunshine, birds going wild with joy, and flowers in the gardens. I won't pretend it's very warm, but I've forgotten all about winter jackets.

I'm also happy that I could eat something other than holiday dishes. I always look forward to them, but still, I return to normal, simple food with great pleasure.

Flammkuchen

Flammkuchen is exactly this kind of simple food. It's a simple, "poorer" version of pizza that I love making, usually for dinner. Just like with pizza, you can put whatever you like on a Flammkuchen. I chose olives and sun-dried tomatoes, plus ham and onion.

Instructions – Flammkuchen:

Knead the flour, salt, oil and water into a smooth dough. Divide it into 4 portions and roll each one out into a thin round.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).

Mix the crème fraîche with salt, pepper, garlic pressed through a garlic press, and your favorite herbs, and spread it over the dough rounds. Arrange the pieces of ham and onion, or the olives and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, on top, optionally sprinkle with cheese, and bake for about 10 minutes, until the crust turns crispy. Don't overbake it, though, because it will get too hard.

Enjoy!