French Onion Flatbread

Name: French Onion Flatbread
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for baking sheet and drizzling; 6 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 1/2 pounds); 1/4 tsp. sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. crème fraîche; 6 oz. Gruyère, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), divided; 6 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), divided; All-purpose flour, for rolling dough; Fresh thyme, for garnish; 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 (.25-ounce) packet rapid rise yeast; 2/3 c. warm water (plus a little more if needed); 1 tbsp. pure lavender honey; 1 tbsp. olive oil

This delicious onion-soup-flavored pizza is perfect for picnics!

By Lindsey BernsPublished: May 6, 2022

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french onion flatbread on a wooden cutting board on a picnic blanket

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for baking sheet and drizzling
6 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 1/2 pounds)
1/4 tsp. sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. crème fraîche
6 oz. Gruyère, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
6 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
All-purpose flour, for rolling dough
Fresh thyme, for garnish

For Pizza Dough;

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 (.25-ounce) packet rapid rise yeast
2/3 cup warm water (plus a little more if needed)
1 Tbsp. pure lavender honey
1 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions

1. Step 1Make toppings: Melt butter and oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high. Add sugar and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in crème fraîche and 1 1/4 cups each Gruyère and Parmesan. Season with pepper.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, make pizza dough: Stir together flour, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Add water, honey, and oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined. (Add a little more water if dough still has dry spots.) Cover with plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature, 15 minutes.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with oil. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to an 11- by 9-inch rectangle. Transfer to prepared pan and drizzle with a little oil. Spread onion mixture on dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. Top with remaining 1/4 cup each Gruyère and Parmesan. Bake until crust is crisp and golden brown and onions and cheese are melted and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, then cut into pieces. Garnish with thyme.