How to make quiche?

Mahfuzul Alam Siam

@mahfuzulsiam · 06 Dec 2021

How to make quiche?

The quiche lorraine is one of the most classic recipes of French cuisine, exactly the Lorraine region, also called quiche alsacienne. The quiche is a savory tart with a base of shortcrust pastry where a mixture of beaten eggs, milk cream is baked adding some ingredients such as vegetables, meats, or other foods that come to mind.

The quiche allows infinite fillings, the quiche lorraine recipe is the most classic, with bacon or bacon and Gruyère cheese. We can also find other classics that I have seen in many places such as this quiche with spinach and goat cheese and this one that I made on another occasion, quiche with chicken and peppers. But I think the one that I have liked the most in all my life is the classic leek quiche.

Regarding the dough in the base, it is a broken dough and I make it at home. It is a very easy recipe to make and if you have the time it will be more delicious than the typical purchased one. Unlike the homemade puff pastry, which has a lot of difficulties, the homemade shortcrust is very simple. That is why I provide you with the recipe.

TIPS FOR GETTING THE PERFECT QUICHE LORRAINE
The shortcrust must always be baked before adding any filling. This is because it is a type of dough that if you do not cook, takes on moisture and does not remain crunchy, so it is always essential to baking it previously.
Always add spices to your quiche lorraine. Nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper are really important. These spices will give a great touch to our quiche.
You can use milk or cream. In some recipes, milk is used but the cream, as it has more fat, gives it much more creaminess. The egg and cream mixture will be great, I guarantee it.
Drink it hot or cold. The good thing about this quiche is that being a savory cake it can be eaten hot or cold. I like it cold and if you haven't tried it, I recommend doing it.
Use bacon instead of bacon. The good thing about bacon is that we can incorporate larger pieces since the bacon always comes in thin slices. With this, we can get juicier pieces of meat.
With all these tips, let's go with the recipe for quiche lorraine, a salty cake that is easy and delicious. You will see that when you make this cake you will not be able to stop making quiche of all kinds.

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING QUICHE LORRAINE
500 ml of fresh cream (35% fat)
3 eggs
200 grams of bacon or bacon
200 grams of Gruyere cheese grated
1 sheet of shortcrust dough
Salt
Black pepper
Nutmeg
HOW TO MAKE A QUICHE LORRAINE
1.- The first thing is to prepare the shortcrust dough. If we buy it done we will not have to do all the kneading steps, form the ball, let it rest a little ...

2.- We place the sheet of broken dough in a mold, puncture the bottom with a fork and cover it with greaseproof paper. On this paper, we put some weight like dried legumes or anything else. This will help keep the dough from rising.

3.- We put it in the oven at 180 degrees so that the dough is browned. If we do not do this step, it will never be crunchy.

4.- For the quiche lorraine filling. We start by sautéing the bacon into small pieces. Without olive oil because they already have a lot of fat.

5.- In a bowl, beat the eggs, add the cream and grated cheese, and mix. We rectify the salt, pepper and add spices to taste, the nutmeg is great. In this case, I have put pancetta which is the classic of the quiche but if you change it for york ham, you will have a delicious ham and cheese quiche.

6.- Pour the mixture on top of the already cooked shortcrust pastry and put it back in the oven for 25 minutes with heat from top to bottom.

7.- If we have not been browned on top, we can put the grill for the last few minutes.

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Maddys FoodFun

3 years ago

Every now and then I also eat quiche, but preferably Mediterranean with olives and zucchini.

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naf1971naf

3 years ago

looks good rich @Mahfuzul Alam Siam I will have to replace some ingredients that do not arrive here in my country

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Zeljka

3 years ago

This quiche with chicken and peppers you mentioned looks like something I would like to try. I will try to make it based on your recipe and tips. Thanks.