Ingredients
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250 grams shortcrust pastry
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For the Filling
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200 grams bacon
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200 grams swiss cheese
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for the filling (savory custard)
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250 ml milk
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250 ml pure creamAlso called heavy cream (min 35 %fat content)
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2 egg yolks
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2 whole eggs
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1 pinch salt
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 pinch nutmeg
Directions
This quiche Lorraine recipe is the classic French version. its easy to make, its delicious and you can use the same “savory custard” with a whole ranges of other garnishes meat veg or fish , everything works. this recipe is simple and super versatile. perfectly suited for home cooking. Its best to try the original first (quiche Lorraine from this video) then experiment with various fillings.
Steps
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1
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Roll the dough out and fit it into the bottom of your quiche dish.- Roll out your dough in a circle shape (three millimetres thick) large enough to cover your dish. |
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Prepare the bacon- Cut the bacon in small manageable pieces of your desired shape . |
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3
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Grate the cheeseGrate the all of the cheese and reserve it in a container. |
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4
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Make the savoury custardIn a large bowl pour the milk and cream, add the egg yolks plus the whole eggs then whisk a bit to blend everything together. |
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5
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Fill your dish with the garnish and custard- Take the quiche dish prepared earlier out of the fridge. |
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6
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Cook your Quiche LorrainePlace the quiche dish in a convection or fan oven on the middle rack and bake at 200 C / 425 F for 35 minutes |
