Quiche Lorraine

Votes: 13

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 8

Quiche Lorraine is a classic and the forerunner of all the French quiche variations found today. The tart takes its name from the Lorraine region of France, where it originated. This simple recipe requires minimal ingredients, yet is incredibly delicious and tender. A crisp shortcrust pastry crust envelops a fluffy mixture of eggs, cream, ham, and cheese. Quiche Lorraine can be served for breakfast, a light dinner, or as an appetizer with drinks. It pairs beautifully with a juicy green salad.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Dough

1 cup flour
0.5 cups unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 egg
60-90 ml of water
A pinch of salt

Kish

Butter
60 g diced ham
60 g Swiss cheese
3 eggs
2 cups of low-fat cream

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Dough:

Combine flour and salt on the countertop. Add butter and mix into the flour until it forms coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg and water and form the dough into a ball. Sprinkle a little flour on the work surface and let the dough rest for at least 5 minutes.
Kish:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (22 cm) pie pan with butter. Pour the dough into the pan and press it into the bottom and sides with your fingers (use flour to help spread the dough from the center of the pan outward). The dough should extend slightly over the edges of the pan. Bake for 5-10 minutes. Remove from the oven before the dough has compacted (adjust the sides if necessary). Place the ham and cheese in the pan. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs and cream with a fork, season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and bake for 30 minutes, until the quiche is set in the center. Serve warm, with a side salad, if desired.

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recipe / Breakfast / Dinner / Main courses / Casseroles / Eggs and dairy products / Bakery / Savory pies / European cuisine / French cuisine

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