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Traditional Quiche Lorraine Recipe Lorraine's region contribution to the culinary delights of France lies above all in the realm of cakes, flans, biscuits, macaroons, jams and confectionery, all of which can tap a rich supply of butter, cream, eggs and fruit from this western side of the Vosges mountains. Nevertheless it is Quiche Lorraine, a savory delicacy, which has become its best-known specialty. Smoked bacon, another specialty of this province, is the most important ingredient as this is vital to the characteristic taste of Quiche Lorraine. When the popularity of Quiche Lorraine spread to the other regions of France, grated cheese found its way into the recipe. Originally this was not an ingredient, for the first Quiche Lorraine built its reputation on the quality of the butter, eggs and bacon. A dry Riesling or a fruity Beaujolais is the best accompaniment. Serves 2-4 Ingredients 150 g flour Salt black pepper 3 eggs 75 g butter 150 g fine, lean, smoked bacon 125 creme fraiche 1 pinch nutmeg Grated cheese, optional 1. Sieve the flour into a bowl and make a hollow in the center. Add a pinch of salt, 1 egg and the butter cut in small pieces. Knead together the ingredients and the flour and form the dough into the shape of a ball. Squash the pastry flat again and knead it once more into the shape of a ball. Wrap the dough in airtight cling film and put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours. 2. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Roll out the dough very thin. Grease a flan or quiche tin with butter (the classic size is 18 cm diameter). Line the tin with the pastry and trim off any surplus. Prick the dough several times with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes and then remove from the oven. 3. Cut the rind off the bacon and remove any gristle. Cut the bacon into small cubes and brown them slightly in a frying pan. Beat the two remaining eggs, stir in the creme fraiche and season the mixture with nutmeg, pepper and a very little salt. 4. Distribute the bacon cubes evenly over the flan case, sprinkle with grated cheese if you like. Pour the egg-cream mixture over the bacon. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!

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