This Thanksgiving Leftovers Flammkuchen is my best Thanksgiving leftovers repurposing idea yet. Admittedly, this is a little weird considering Flammkuchen comes from Germany/France where they do not celebrate Thanksgiving.
Flammkuchen?
Flammkuchen (also called tarte flambée in French) originates from the Alsace region which borders France and Germany. It is a delicious flatbread dish. The name translates to “flame cake,” reflecting its traditional method of being baked in wood-fired ovens.
What Makes Classic Flammkuchen Special?
Firstly -The Base:
A super-thin, crispy dough made without yeast, similar to a pizza dough but lighter. Flammkuchen is traditionally rolled out into a rectangular or oval shape.
Secondly- The Classic Toppings:
These are traditionally less elaborate than this Thanksgiving Leftovers Flammkuchen version. Crème fraîche or Fromage Blanc: A creamy layer spread over the dough. It’s often mixed with a touch of nutmeg or seasoning for flavor.
Thirdly – Onions: Thinly sliced and slightly caramelized during baking.
Bacon (lardons): Smoky, salty bits that add richness to the dish.
Fourthly – Cooking Method: Baked at high heat, traditionally in a wood-fired oven, to achieve its signature crispy crust and slightly charred edges.
So call them Thanksgiving Leftover German pizzas if you like. This one features mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, shredded roasted turkey, and cranberry sauce. For extra crunch, I sprinkled some raw walnut pieces over the tops.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Flammkuchen
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch of white granulated sugar
- 1 package of active dry yeast
- 1+1/4 cups lukewarm water
- 5 tablespoons canola oil divided
- Thanksgiving leftovers
- Raw walnuts
Instructions
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Whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and one pinch of white granulated sugar.
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Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Dissolve the yeast in the water. Add the water to the well and 3 tablespoons of the canola oil and knead everything into a smooth dough. Knead in the fresh dill
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Cover the bowl with a cloth and leave in a warm place for 45 minutes.
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Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and cut in half. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts (use a kitchen scale) and roll each out into an oval or egg shape.
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Cover each oval with selections of your Thanksgiving leftovers. I used mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, leftover shredded turkey, and cranberry sauce. Sprinkled raw walnut pieces over the tops before placing the flammkuchen in the oven.
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Place the flammkuchen in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Like this Thanksgiving Leftovers Flammkuchen? Also, check out some of these other delicious recipes:
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