German Onion Cake

"It actually looks like a pie when its finished. We would have this in Germany every fall with new wine, it was so good."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 50mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • In medium skillet, saute the onions in butter over low heat until they just begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Season with 1/4 tsp of the salt, the marjoram and the pepper.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • In a food processor bowl place flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and the remaining salt; mix.
  • Add the shortening and process just until it is the texture of soft crumbs.
  • Add the milk and mix quickly to form a soft dough.
  • Oil a 10 inch round cake pan and lightly use your fingers to spread the dough out evenly.
  • Spread the cooked onion over the top.
  • Beat the egg and sour cream together.
  • Spoon the mixture over the onion, and spread it out to the very edge of the pan.
  • Sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds and paprika.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly, then cut into wedges.

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Reviews

  1. Made this as an appetizer for our Dinner Club's German Night - it was a huge hit. Made about 20-24 appetizer size pieces. I made it in a 10" springform pan and used 3 different kinds of onion (2.5 c cooking, 1 c red, .25 c green), totalling about 3.5-4 cups. When I make it again I will only make about .75 of the dough recipe as I found it a bit thick. This dough would also be excellent as a base for strawberry shortcake although I wouldn't add the additional salt.
     
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