Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Steps To Prepare

• STEP 1.To make shortcrust pastry, place flour and butter in a food processor.

• STEP 1.Process until fine crumbs form.

• STEP 2.Add egg yolks and water. Process until the dough comes together.

• STEP 3.Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth.

• STEP 4.Shape into a disc.

• STEP 5.Wrap in plastic wrap.

• STEP 6.Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 200°c.

• STEP 7.Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 3mm-thick disc.

• STEP 8.Line a 23cm fluted tart tin, with removable base, with the pastry.

• STEP 9.Use a sharp knife to trim excess.

• STEP 10.Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to rest.

• STEP 11.Line pastry with baking paper and fill with pastry weights or rice.

• STEP 12.Place on a baking tray.

• STEP 13.Bake for 10 minutes.

• STEP 14.Remove paper and weights or rice.

• STEP 15.Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden.

• STEP 16.Remove from the oven. Reduce oven to 160°c.

• STEP 17.Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium frying pan over low heat.

• STEP 18.Cook onions, stirring for 8-10 minutes or until the onion is very soft and translucent.

• STEP 19.Add bacon and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until lightly golden.

• STEP 20.Set aside to cool slightly.

• STEP 21.Whisk the egg, cream and milk in a jug. Season.

• STEP 22.Arrange the onion mixture and gruyère over the pastry case.

• STEP 23.Pour over the egg mixture.

• STEP 24.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.