Quiche Lorraine

Short Crust Pastry (done in Thermomix but can do by hand or in a food processor)

200grams plain flour
100grams chilled butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
50-60grams chilled water

Add flour, butter and salt and mix  (TM - 10 seconds speed 6)

Add water combine and knead (TM 10-20 seconds interval speed)

Refrigerate for 15 minutes before use

Quiche filling 


1 tablespoon olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
4 rashers bacon, rind removed, finely chopped
1 cup grated tasty cheese
3 eggs
1 teaspoon plain flour
300ml cream
1/2 cup milk
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a fluted 3cm deep, 23cm (base), loose-base flan pan.
Line base and sides of flan with pastry. Trim excess. Line pastry with baking paper. Half-fill with dried beans or rice. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove paper and beans. Bake a further 10 minutes or until golden.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cool. Sprinkle over pastry. Top with cheese.
Reduce oven temperature to 180°C. Whisk remaining ingredients and salt and pepper in a jug. Pour over bacon. Place onto tray. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Stand for 5 minutes. Serve.





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