Quiche is basically a savoury, open-faced pastry crust with a filling of savoury custard along with one or more types of cheese, meat, sausages or vegetables.
In a mixing bowl rub in the butter flour and salt until it resembles a wet sand.
Add in the water and combine everything to a dough. Do not knead or over-mix the dough.
Let it rest for a minimum of 30 mins.
Roll it out to an even thickness in order to fit the 20 cms tart tin.. Let it rest in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour. (Refer video for exact procedure)
Blind-bake for 15 mins. And then remove the cartouche and bake for another 3 mins. (Refer video for clear picture).
Make the filling
Heat up the oil in the pan. Saute onions until soft about 3-4 mins.
Add pepper and cook for a minute. Next add the broccoli and cook it for another minute. Remove from the flame and keep aside.
In a jug, combine the milk, cream. eggs, salt and pepper and whisk until the mixture is combined.
To Assemble
Brush the base of the short paste with some egg whites. Add a layer of cheese.
Next the veggies and top it with the milk cream mixture.
Bake in the oven of 180°C for 10-15 mins or until the custard is set.
Serve warm with a side of salad.
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