Leek & Pancetta Quiche | Gordon Ramsay

TL;DR

Learn how to make a rich and buttery shortcrust pastry for a delicious quiche in just a few simple steps.

Transcript

take a SI when you think of shortcrust pastry it's sort of semi flaky but it's Rich buttery start by siting 200 g of plain flour into a mixing bowl large pinch of salt 200 g of unsalted butter bring the butter up to room temperature if you let the butter become too soft and the flour so doesn't absorb it in with your fingers rub together first now ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🚾 Shortcrust pastry for quiche can be quickly made by rubbing flour and room temperature butter together, and gradually adding water until the dough comes together.
• 🤣 Rolling out the pastry and using a flan dish with an extra lip helps create a generous filling capacity for the quiche.
• 🙈 Blind baking the pastry before adding the filling ensures a crisp and golden crust.
• 😱 The classic quiche filling in the video includes bacon, leeks, cream, and Gruyere cheese.
• 🧑‍🍳 The flavors of the quiche filling are enhanced by caramelizing the leeks and cooking them down.
• 🌿 Adding fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, to the filling brings a burst of freshness to the quiche.
• 🫠 The quiche is baked for 15 to 20 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese has melted.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you make the perfect shortcrust pastry for quiche?

Start by mixing flour and room temperature butter together until you get a crumbly texture. Gradually add water until you can shape the pastry into a firm ball. Chill it in the fridge before rolling out.

Q: What is the purpose of blind baking the pastry?

Blind baking helps ensure a crisp and cooked pastry crust. To blind bake, cover the pastry with foil or baking paper, weigh it down, and bake it in the oven for 10 minutes at 200°C.

Q: What can be used as a substitute for Panetta in the quiche filling?

Unsmoked bacon can be a great substitute for Panetta. It should be cooked until crispy and added to the filling with sliced leeks and cream for richness.

Q: Can other fillings be used in the quiche?

Yes, you can get creative with your quiche fillings. Try using different types of cheese, vegetables, or cooked meats to customize the flavors to your liking.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• In just 30 seconds, create a crumbly texture for shortcrust pastry by mixing flour and room temperature butter together and adding a small amount of water.

• Roll out the pastry and place it in a flan dish, creating an extra lip to hold the filling at maximum levels.

• Blind bake the pastry, then add a filling of bacon, leeks, cream, and cheese before baking again.