Asparagus Quiche

Ingredients

100g/4oz						Plain White Flour or Fine Wholemeal Flour or Gluten Free Plain White Flour
50g/2oz						Butter
1/3tbsp						Water
2/3						Eggs
200g/8oz						Fromage Frais
Seasoning to taste
150g/6oz						Asparagus tips

Method

1. Using a fork mash the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Stir in just enough water and quickly bring the pastry together into a ball of dough. Add a few more drops of water if this does not happen easily. (If using wholemeal or gluten free flour make the dough slightly sticky then wrap it in film and rest it for 15 minutes)
3. Put the pastry out on a floured surface or between two pieces of film.
4. Roll out the pastry to fit a 20cm/8” round baking dish or simply press the pastry into your baking dish using your fingers.
5. Cut away any pastry that hangs over the edge of your dish.
6. In a bowl beat together the eggs, fromage frais and seasoning.
7. Pour the mixture into the pastry case.
8. Lay the asparagus over the top.
9. Bake in a preheated oven for 30/35 minutes.

 

Temperature & cooking time:
180°C/Fan160°C/350°F/ Gas 4 for 30/35 minutes

Dietary status:
Nut free, Soya free, Vegetarian.

Please note: Dietary status is a guideline only. If you have a food allergy, please check the suitability of your ingredients.