A Simple and Delicious Quiche Recipe

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 200°C
• To make the shortcrust pastry, measure out the flour, add the salt and herbs (if using) into a large mixing bowl.
• Start rubbing the butter into the flour mix between your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.
• At this point, make a well in the centre, add about 2 tbsp of cold water and stir into the mix with a knife. It may need a little more water. The idea is to form large lumps.
• When this happens, draw together the dough by hand to make a firm dough.
• Flour your top surface and roll out the dough enough to line a 20 cm diameter flan ring.
• Press into the dish making sure the dough fills the sides. Prick the base with a fork several times.
• Now blind bake this for 5 minutes in the oven. This gives the pastry chance to partially cook thus avoiding a soggy uncooked base.
• Meanwhile to prepare your filling:
• Beat the egg and milk together in a measuring jug.
• If using bacon and/or mushrooms fry this off before adding to the mix, it gives a better flavour and texture once cooked.
• Scatter your choice of filling into the pre-cooked base.
• Add chosen herbs and seasoning to the egg mixture, then pour the egg mixture over the filling. Garnish with tomato if you are using this.
• Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for approx 20-25 minutes.