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Hairy Bikers Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Hairy Bikers Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Love a creamy, bacon-filled pie? This Hairy Bikers Quiche Lorraine recipe is your go-to. It's easy to make at home. Crispy pastry holds smoky bacon and rich custard.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course  Main Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g plain flour
  • 100 g cold butter cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2-3 tbsp cold water
  • Pinch of salt200g smoked bacon chopped
  • 150 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 100 ml milk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp mustard optional

Instructions
 

Make the Pastry Dough

  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Rub in cold butter until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and water. Knead gently into a ball. Wrap and chill for 15 minutes. This keeps it flaky.

Roll Out the Pastry

  • Dust your surface with flour. Roll dough to fit your pie dish. About 1/4 inch thick. Gently lift into the dish. Press edges. Trim extras. Prick base with a fork. Chill again for 10 minutes.

Blind Bake the Pastry

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line pastry with baking paper. Fill with beans or rice. Bake 15 minutes. Remove paper and beans. Bake 5 more minutes until pale gold. Let it cool a bit.

Cook the Bacon and Onion

  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add onion. Fry until soft and golden. Drain fat. Spread evenly in the pastry case. Sprinkle cheese on top.

Prepare the Custard Filling

  • In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. No lumps. Pour slowly over bacon and cheese. It should fill to the top.

Bake the Quiche

  • Lower oven to 160°C (320°F). Bake quiche for 25-30 minutes. Edges should be set, center slightly wobbly. Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Golden and perfect!
  • There you go—how to make Hairy Bikers Quiche Lorraine step by step. So straightforward!

Notes

  • Cool fully before storing.
  • Fridge in airtight container up to 3 days.
  • Freeze slices wrapped in foil for 1 month.
  • Reheat in oven at 160°C for 15 minutes.
  • Microwave for quick slices, but oven is best for crisp pastry.
  • Don't reheat more than once.
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