Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients:

• 1 and 3/4 cups plain flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 150g (5 oz) butter
• 1 egg yolk
• A few drops of lemon juice
• 4-5 tabs water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 rashers of bacon, chopped
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup matured cheese, grated

Method:

1. Sift flour and salt. Rub in butter. Add egg yolk, lemon juice and enough water to make a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead lightly. Roll out to fit flan tin. Line tin with pastry.
2. Lightly fry onion and bacon until soft and golden; allow to cool.
3. Place eggs, evaporated milk and seasonings in a bowl and beat well.
4. Place onion and garlic in flan. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top.
5. Pour the egg mixture carefully over the rest of the ingredients in the flan tin.
6. Cook for 35-40 minutes in oven at 180°C, or until set.
7. Serve hot or cold with a fresh green salad.

Note:  This recipe can be adapted by adding capsicum, spinach or semi-dried tomatoes.

(photo credit: celticblade via photopin cc)

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