Flaky Quiche Crust from Scratch
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 + 1/2 tablespoons ice water
- 1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
sliced into small cubes
Directions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and ice water. Set the bowl aside
- 2
In the bowl of a food processor, add the flour and salt. Pulse briefly until mixed. Add in the the cubed butter pieces and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add in the egg/ice-water mixture. Pulse again until a lovely dough forms.
- 3
Transfer the dough onto a lightly-floured board. Roll out the quiche crust so that it fits the measurements of your quiche pan or dish. Lay the rolled out dough onto the top of the quiche pan. Using your hands, gently press the dough into place. With a paring knife, slice off any extra dough that’s hanging over the rim of the pan or dish.
- 4
Stick the quiche pan with the dough into the freezer for approximately 20-25 minutes (but if you leave it in there a bit longer, that’s fine too). For a flaky quiche crust it’s important that the crust is cold when it’s filled and cooked.
- 5
Your cold quiche crust is ready to be filled and baked!
Flaky Quiche Crust from Scratch
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a homemade quiche with a truly flaky crust? This recipe makes creating that perfect base surprisingly simple and rewarding.
Crafting this flaky quiche crust requires just 10 minutes of active work to make the dough and roll it out, followed by a crucial 20 minutes to get it cold and ready to bake. This quick hands-on time, combined with the essential chilling, is key to developing those desirable flaky layers, promising a buttery foundation for your quiche.
When preparing the dough, you'll be working with simple, high-quality ingredients: all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter cubes, a large egg, and ice water. The process is designed to bring these together into a pliable dough that, once baked, will deliver a wonderfully tender and distinctly flaky texture. The initial 10-minute preparation makes it accessible for any home cook, ensuring a premium base for your quiche.
This recipe focuses on creating a classic, universally appealing flaky quiche crust. Its balanced profile, relying on all-purpose flour and unsalted butter, ensures it can elegantly support a wide variety of savory quiche fillings, from rich and hearty to light and fresh.
A perfectly executed flaky quiche crust elevates any quiche, transforming it into a delightful centerpiece for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.