Today we are going to know about a quiche lorraine. Quiche Lorraine is a tasty savoury pie often serve as a main course in lunch and dinner.French cuisine is a very diverse cuisine. There traditional recipes are very famous world wide. Today i am making a QUICHE LORRAINE it is a pie dish a crusty bottom with a creamy and meaty filling in it collectively a quick and easy dish with a perfect flavour.
Quiche lorraine first introduced in 16th century ,at first in its original and classic version they dont use any cheese but as the time passes the dish become famous world wide as you know cheese can make your dish more rich in flavour,so people start making its fusions and nowadays cheese is also a must part for this fancy and wholesome dish.
How to make a Quiche Lorraine :
let,s make a quiche lorraine in easy steps to make your food incredible.
Crusty pie base:
You can simply use a store bought pie dough it is more convenient to use and chances of disasters will reduce.but i will tell you an easy dough recipe. take a bowl add flour in it.Take un salted butter and in a cold state dont melt it cut it into small cubes add it to the flour and mix until it will combine with the flour.Add 1 teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of sugar in it. it is a savoury dish but i am adding the sugar it will not make it sugary infact it will give the dough perfect flavour. Now use ice water 4 to 5 tablespoon and kneed it with your palm, dough should be flackey now set aside.
Making the bacon:
Take your amazing bacon. You can use any type you want i am using beef bacon. cut the bacon into strips ,heat up your pan add a tablespoon of butter wait until melt.Now add your bacon and stir until cooked now set aside.Cut an onion and fry until soft in bacon fat and set aside.
Filling preparations :
Take a bowl add 4 eggs in it.Add heavy cream in it add nut meg powder to give it a sharp taste add salt and pepper. whisk them dont overdo it we dont need any form in it. Add a tsp of tobasco sauce in it,and set aside.
Baking the base:
Roll out the dough in thin layer. grease the pan. place the dough and cut the excess. place the butter paper on it add pie weights and keep it in the freezer almost for 20 minutes to set then take the weights out and bake it at 180C for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Assembling and final bake:
take the baked pie add the cooked bacon handsome amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on it add the filling in it. some more cheese for the look and the onions. Now bake it in 375F in the oven until its done. you have to take a knife and poke it in the middle it should come out clean and brown top is also must this will tell you its done.
Things we need:
For the Dough (Pie Crust):
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4–5 tablespoons ice-cold water
For the Bacon Mixture:
- Beef bacon (or any bacon you prefer), cut into strips about 4 to 5 strips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion chopped
For the Filling:
- 4 eggs
- Heavy cream (approx. 1 cup or 240 ml; adjust based on desired creaminess)
- A pinch of nutmeg powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional, for a slight kick)
For Assembling:
- Cooked bacon
- Fried onion
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (as desired – both for filling and topping)
A Slice of Comfort and Joy:
And there you have it a warm, cheesy, bacon-filled Quiche Lorraine straight from your oven! Whether you’re making it for brunch with friends, a cozy family dinner, or just treating yourself, this savory pie is sure to impress. The buttery crust, creamy filling, and crispy bacon come together in the most delicious way. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect the first time cooking is all about enjoying the process. So grab a slice, pour yourself something nice, and enjoy every bite. Happy baking.I will be very pleased if you will enjoy this with your family.