QUICHE LORRAINE

The savoury custard tart is a classic French dish that originated in Lorraine in eastern France. Over time the original bread dough it was made with came to be replaced with a shortcrust pastry and only later was cheese added. The secret of a good quiche is the pastry — best made with butter and rolled out as thinly as possible, with a soft but set custard of eggs, milk/cream, cheese and bits of ham or bacon.