Real Quiche Lorraine

Preparation info
  • Makes one 25 cm quiche, about

    8

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Pastry Perfection

By Nick Malgieri

Published 2014

  • About

Perfect for a fancy breakfast or for brunch, today’s Quiche Lorraine has its roots in the rustic baking traditions of northeastern France and southern Germany; due to changes in the political breezes, the area known as the Lorraine has several times been a part of both countries. The word quiche is derived from the German Kuchen, which can refer to both what we call a pie or tart as well as a simple cake. The crust used to be made from a thinly rolled bread dough, and the mixt