sizzleQuiche Lorraine
2 hours 52 minutesMakes 4
Taste the rich and savoury delight of Quiche Lorraine, a classic French dish featuring a heavenly combination of flaky pastry, creamy custard, and crisp bacon.
- Ingredients
- Steps
Ingredients
pastry
180 g
plain flour
1 pinch
salt
80 g
butter
50 ml
cold water
filling
250 g
English cheddar, grated
4
tomatoes, sliced
200 g
bacon, chopped
5
eggs, beaten
100 ml
milk
200 ml
double cream
1 pinch
salt
1 pinch
black pepper, freshly ground
2 sprigs
fresh thyme
Steps
1
For the pastry, sift the flour with a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Blend in the butter until it reaches a soft breadcrumb texture. Add just enough cold water to bring the crumb mixture together into a firm dough, then let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2
Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a well-buttered 22cm/8½in flan dish. Avoid trimming the edges of the pastry at this point. Chill once more.
3
Preheat your oven to 190°C.
4
Take the pastry case out of the refrigerator, set it on a baking tray and bake it blind for 25 minutes.
5
Remove the pastry base and reduce the temperature of your oven to 160°C.
6
Scatter the cheese over the pastry base and, if using, arrange the sliced tomatoes. Crisp up the bacon pieces in a pan and sprinkle them over the top.
7
Mix the eggs with the milk and cream in a bowl, season well, and pour the mixture over the bacon and cheese. Sprinkle thyme over the top and trim the pastry edges.
8
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until fully set. Take it out of the oven and let it cool and set further.
9
Trim the pastry edges for a neat finish and then serve in wedge portions.