Cheesy Quiche Crust

This flaky cheese crust is a great base for any savory quiche filling.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 5 teaspoons cold water
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place flour in a large bowl. Sprinkle in the chopped butter; rub butter into the flour until it resembles bread crumbs. Stir in the grated cheese. Sprinkle water over the flour mixture, a teaspoon at a time, stirring lightly with a fork. Add just enough water to allow the dough form a ball and cleanly leave the sides of the bowl. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out dough, and place in a 9 inch pie/quiche pan. Use a fork to prick holes over the bottom of the pastry.

Step 3

Bake crust in preheated oven for 10 minutes before filling with quiche custard of your choice.