Quiche Lorraine
A classic French savory tart with a shortcrust pastry base, filled with bacon, Gruyère cheese, and a baked egg custard.
Ingredients
savory shortcrust pastry
8 oz (240 g)
milk
3/4 pt (4 1/2 dl)
Gruyère cheese
2 oz (60 g)
eggs
3
bacon
6 oz (180 g)
salt
to taste
cayenne pepper
to taste
Instructions
1
Line the mold
Roll out the pastry and line a large tart mold.
2
Prick the base
Prick the bottom all over with a fork.
3
Add the bacon
Lay the bacon strips over the base.
4
Add the cheese
Arrange the Gruyère cheese slices on top.
5
Make the custard
Whisk the eggs and milk together to make an egg-milk mixture, season to taste, and pour over the cheese and bacon.
6
Bake
Bake in a 400°F (204°C) oven until set and golden brown on top.
