FRENCH QUICHE LORRAINE 
PASTRY:

2 c. flour
1 stick butter, softened, cut in pieces
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. warm water
Pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients and mix well. If too sticky, add a bit more flour. Pat onto oiled jelly roll pan. Build up sides and bake in 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes.

QUICHE:

2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
Salt and pepper
1 c. or more milk
4 tbsp. thick cream
6 oz. shredded cheese

Meanwhile, melt butter. Mix together butter, flour, salt and pepper; cook together as a regular white sauce. Add 1 bit more than 1 cup milk and cook until slightly thickened; remove from heat. To this add, 4 tablespoons thick cream (cream fraiche) and 6 oz. shredded cheese (Swiss). Stir until melted.

Add 3 beaten eggs, slowly and with egg beater. Beat entire mixture until smooth. Cover partially baked pastry with layer of chopped onions and crisp bacon pieces. Cover with sauce and bake about 20 minutes in 350 to 375 degree oven.

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