how to make a quiche loraine

Hi everyone today ill be telling you how to make a quiche Loraine

For the pastry you will need

medium egg 1
sugar pinch
lard or vegtetable fat 50g
butter or margarine 50g
water 2-3 tbsp.

Step 1-Sieve the flour and salt.

Step 2-Rub in the fat to achieve a sandy texture

Step 3-Make a well in the centre.

Step 4-Add sufficient water to make a fairly firm paste.

Step 5- Handle as little and as lightly as possible

For the quiche you will need

Rough puff,or sweet pastry 100g

ham,chopped 50g

cheese,grated 25g

medium egg 1

milk 125ml

cayenne salt

Step 1-Lightly grease four tartlet moulds.Line thinly with pastry.

Step 2-Prick the bottom of the paste two or three times with a fork.

Step 3-Cook in a hot oven at 230-250oC for 3-4 minutes or until the pastry is lightly set.

Step 4-Remove from the oven ,press the pastry down if it has tended to rise.

Step 5-Add the chopped ham and grated cheese.

Step 6-Mix the egg,milk,salt and cayene thoroughly. Strain into barquettes.

Step 7-Return to the oven at 200-230oC and bake gently for 15-20 minutes or until nicely browned and set.

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