Bacon And Leek Quiche
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
- 1 None egg yolk
- 1 tbsp oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 None leek, trimmed and sliced
- 4 None eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- None None Arugula leaves, to serve
- Grease a 14 x 4-inch rectangular tart pan with removable bottom. Place on a baking pan.
- Sift the flour into a large bowl. Rub in the butter, using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and 1 tbsp water to form a pliable dough. Shape into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 mins.
- Roll the pastry between two sheets of parchment paper. Press into the prepared pan and trim the edges. Prick the bottom lightly with a fork. Refrigerate for 30 mins.
- Preheat the oven to 400u0b0F. Line the pastry shell with parchment paper and fill with baking beans or rice. Bake for 10 mins. Remove the paper and filling. Bake for a further 10 mins; cool.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Saute the bacon and leek for 4-5 mins. Sprinkle the bacon mixture over the bottom of the crust. Whisk the eggs, cream and cheese in a medium bowl. Season, then pour into the crust.
- Bake for 35-40 mins, until golden and set. Serve topped with arugula.
flour, cold butter, egg yolk, oil, bacon, eggs, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, arugula
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