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Quiche Lorraine

August 27, 2009 by Louise

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A baked dish with an egg-based filling in a pastry crust, the quiche is a classic part of delectable French cuisine. By following this easy recipe you will be able to produce a delightful and appealing quiche in no time at all.

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Quiche Lorraine


  • Author: Louise
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Description

A classic and delicious quiche, super easy to make!


Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cut in small pieces
  • 2 to 3 tbsp ice-cold water
Filling:
  • 8 strips lean bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp dried leaf thyme
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded


Instructions

Preparing the crust for quiche:

  1. Mix the flour and salt together into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the butter and blend until there is a course crumb consistancy.
  3. Add water until the crumb mixure comes together to form dough.
  4. Store the dough in plastic wrap in the fridge until you are ready to use it or at least for half an hour.
  5. Lightly flour your work surface.
  6. Roll the dough until you have a 30cm diameter circle.
  7. Fit the dough into a pie dish slightly smaller than the 30cm diameter.
  8. Trim the edges.
  9. Prick the dough with a fork.
  10. Line the dough with tin foil.
  11. Bake the crust for 10 min at 190°C.

Preparing the filling for quiche:

  1. In a small bowl whisk the eggs, milk, thyme and pepper.
  2. Pour into the baked crust.
  3. Sprinkle the bacon and cheese over the top.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes at 190°C.

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