Ingredients

  • Pastry Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon corn oil
  • 2 tablespoons water, cold
  • Filling
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons grated gruyere cheese

Method

  • PASTRY CRUST:
  • Sift the all purpose flour into a mixing bowl.
  • Combine with the corn oil, butter and a dash of salt.
  • Mix well until the texture resembles bread crumbs.
  • Add the cold water, and mix well to form a dough.
  • Knead lightly and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • FILLING:
  • Chop the onions into cubes.
  • In a frying pan, saute the onions in butter.
  • Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well.
  • Add the cream and grated gruyere cheese and mix well.
  • QUICHE:
  • Roll out the pastry dough in an 8-inch round baking dish.
  • Spread the fried onions on the bottom of the pastry crust.
  • Pour in the egg and cheese mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for approximately half an hour, until the filling has set.
  • Temperature of oven should be set at 400 degrees.
  • Garnish with chopped chives or parsley.