Quiche Recipe ~

Bacon and Cheddar Quiche recipe

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/8 tspn salt
• ½ cup cold butter, cut in small pieces
• 2 - 3 tbsp ice-cold water
  for filling :
• 8 strips lean bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 large eggs
• 1½ cups light cream
• ¼ tspn dried leaf thyme
• 1/8 tspn pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1. Prepare crust for quiche : In a mixing bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form; add water, a little at a time, until dough holds together and forms a ball.
2. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
3. On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out dough into a circle about 11" in diameter.
4. Fit dough into a 9" pie plate or quiche pan.
5. Trim edges, leaving a little overhang, about ¼" all around the edge. Prick dough with a fork.
6. Line with foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights.
7. Bake quiche crust for 10 minutes at 375°F.
8. For filling : In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, thyme, and pepper. Pour into the baked crust.
9. Crumble bacon over the top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes, or until quiche filling is set and lightly browned.
11. Serve quiche with fresh tomato wedges.