Cheese Pastry for Quiche
A country inn recipe for Cheese Pastry for Quiche.
FrenchOtherEasy10 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening
- 5 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1
Sift flour and salt together in bowl. Mix cheese into flour mixture. Cut lard or shortening in with pastry blender or two knives until soft crumbles form. Sprinkle water over mixture, one teaspoon at a time. Mix lightly with fork. Add only enough water to keep dough together. Do not over handle. Divide dough in half. Flatten dough on lightly floured surface and roll out and line 8–9" pieplate. Prick bottom and sides of pastry with fork. Bake at 450F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
Tags
country-cooking