Quiche with Leeks and Bacon
Description
The pastry bakes simply and quickly. French cuisine is famous not only for refined desserts but also for simple, hearty open pies called quiches. A leek and bacon filling is a classic pairing. I am sure this pie will win everyone over with both its looks and its taste. The recipe is very straightforward, and the dough turns out beautifully. Add it to your recipe collection—you will not regret it! By the way, I got this recipe from the French, and I am sharing it with you. The bake is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Put the flour and butter cut into pieces in the blender bowl and process until you have fine crumbs.
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Step 3
Mix cold water and egg.
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Step 4
Put the butter–flour mixture in a bowl, make a well in it, pour in the water and egg mixture, and add a pinch of salt.
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Step 5
Knead the dough by hand; do not knead it for long. Shape the dough into a ball, put it in a bag, and refrigerate it while you prepare the filling.
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Step 6
Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the pan.
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Step 7
Add finely chopped leek and sauté for about 5 minutes.
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Step 8
In another skillet, fry the finely chopped bacon.
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Step 9
Prepare a baking pan (27 cm in diameter). Make a “French shirt”: this means brushing it with butter, dusting it with flour, and shaking off the excess flour.
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Step 10
Roll out the dough into a sheet, transfer it to the tin, shape the sides, prick the bottom with a fork, and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
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Step 11
Continue preparing the filling: grate the cheese on a grater.
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Step 12
Mix the milk, 3 eggs, and a pinch of salt, then add nutmeg.
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Step 13
Mix half of the cheese with the sour cream (or cream).
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Step 14
Combine the egg mixture with the sour cream–cheese mixture and stir until smooth; you now have the pie filling.
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Step 15
Take the pie base out of the freezer and spread the remaining half of the cheese on top.
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Step 16
Place the sautéed leek on the cheese.
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Step 17
Lay the bacon on the onions.
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Step 18
Pour the prepared mixture over the filling and smooth the top. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30–35 minutes.
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Step 19
Remove the cooled quiche from the tin and serve. Because the tin was well prepared, the quiche came out of it easily.
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Step 20
No words can describe how delicious this pie turned out. You have to try it, so I wholeheartedly recommend this recipe for making it.