Quiche Lorraine

Name: Quiche Lorraine
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, for dusting; Tart Dough for Quiche; 10 ounces slab bacon, cut into ¾-by-¼-by-¼-inch strips; 3 large eggs; 2 cups heavy cream; 0.75 teaspoon coarse salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Updated on October 27, 2019

Yield:

1 11-inch quiche

Perhaps the most famous quiche, Lorraine is named for its region of origin in France. The classic recipe contains no cheese, only eggs, cream, and thick chunks of slab bacon, perfect for a family-friendly brunch.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for dusting
Tart Dough for Quiche
10 ounces slab bacon, cut into ¾-by-¼-by-¼-inch strips
3 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
¾ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out a 13-inch circle from dough. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; trim dough flush with top edge of pan. Prick bottom all over with a fork. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Line tart shell with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until dough starts to feel firm on the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights; continue baking until crust is pale golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Leave oven on.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour mixture into tart shell, and scatter the bacon strips on top. Bake until puffed and pale golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.