Quiche Lorraine

For me, quiches are near perfection. They are easy to make, but they look impressive and taste delicious! They are also easily transportable, making them perfect picnic food alongside a fresh green salad!

The origins of Quiche lorraine dates as far back as 1373 in the Lorraine region of France. Lorraine is in the northeast of France and it very close to the German border. Many think that the word quiche comes from the German kuchen, which means cake.

Our recipe comprises of a few simple ingredients; a filling of eggs, bacon, milk, cream, cheese, pepper and nutmeg, all encased in a shortcrust pastry. For our recipe, we have chosen to use cheddar cheese as it is more readily available in the UK, however, the original recipe has gruyere cheese. The total prep time for this recipe is about 30 minutes and 1 hour cooking time at an oven temperature of 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.

If you love quiche Lorrain but are looking for a dairy free option you can make this recipe without cream and milk but you will need to substitute them for a dairy free alternative like unsweetened almond milk. You will also have to replace the cheese or go without it entirely.

That’s the real beauty of a quiche, there’s no real right or wrong way to make it, it’s completely customisable to your taste. You can try adding mushrooms, spinach or courgettes. If you like you can even try it without the pastry crust for a lighter taste!

Tools

Cling film

Baking beans

Baking parchment

Baking tray

Step nr: 1 - Mix butter and flour

Ingredient list for step nr: 1

First of all, we need to make the pastry. Add the flour, a pinch of salt and the butter to the bowl and mix together.

Step nr: 2 - Knead pastry

Ingredient list for step nr: 2

Add cold water and knead until the dough has formed a ball.

Step nr: 3 - Rest pastry in the fridge

Rest time 30 Minutes

Total time 30 Minutes

ToolCling film

Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest it in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step nr: 4 - Preheat the oven

Step nr: 5 - Fry the bacon

Ingredient list for step nr: 5

Fry the bacon pieces until crispy and set aside.

Step nr: 6 - Mix milk, egg, cream, spices

Ingredient list for step nr: 6

In a bowl combine the eggs with the milk and cream in the bowl and season well with salt, nutmeg and black pepper.

Step nr: 7 - Add bacon and cheese

Ingredient list for step nr: 7

Add bacon and cheddar to the bowl and mix well.

Step nr: 8 - Put pastry in the baking tray

Preparation time 5 Minutes

Total time 5 Minutes

ToolBaking beans

ToolBaking parchment

ToolBaking tray

Roll out the pastry evenly on a lightly floured surface and transfer into a round shallow baking tray. Add a sheet of baking parchment over the pastry and pour over baking beans.

Tutorials

• Blind baking

Step nr: 9 - Bake the pastry shell

Bake the pastry shell for 20 minutes.

Tutorials

• Blind baking

Step nr: 10 - Add mix in the pastry shell

Once the pastry is cooked remove the baking beans and parchment paper. |Pour the filling into the pastry. Reduce the temperature of the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until firm.

Step nr: 11 - Allow to cool and set further

Once cooled this wonderful quiche is ready to eat! Enjoy with a side of salad.