Serves 4
100g (4 oz) Plain Flour
50g (2 oz) mixture of Lard and Sunflower Margarine/Butter
Cold water to mix
Filling
3 medium Eggs
150ml (quarter pint) semi-skimmed Milk
100g (4oz) Reduced Fat Medium Cheddar Cheese
Spring Onions finely chopped
Black Pepper to taste
To make the Pastry, place the Flour into a bowl and rub in the Lard and Sunflower Margarine, using your fingertips. It should look like fine breadcrumbs.
Use a knife and mix in the water to form a stiff dough. Knead gently; keep as cold as possible. Turn out onto a floured board and roll out to line a 9” round flan dish.
Whisk the Eggs and Milk together and pour over. Finish by sprinkling the Cheese over the top and bake in the oven (190®C, gas mark 5) for approximately 45 minutes until golden brown and set.
I really hope that you enjoy this Quiche. I have made it a little healthier by using semi-skimmed milk and reduced-fat cheese. You won’t notice that the cheese is of the reduced fat variety in this dish – I promise!