Quickie Quiche

Directions

1. 1
   Pulse together flour, salt and butter in a food processor until it resembles breadcrumbs.
2. 2
   Add beaten egg and pulse to mix until it forms into a ball of dough. Do not overmix.
3. 3
   Remove, wrap with plastic and leave to rest in the fridge for about 20 mins.
4. 4
   Roll out and press into base and sides of quiche pan. Pierce a few holes at the base of pastry with a fork. Refrigerate 20 mins before baking.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 200 C.
6. 6
   Line pastry with parchment and fill with baking beans / beads. Bake 15 - 20 mins. Remove beads and parchment and bake for another 2 - 3 mins. Do not allow to brown.
7. 7
   Pour filling into crust and bake 25 - 30 mins or until top turns golden brown
8. 8
   Place bacon in a pan and saute until lightly browned, not crisp. Add in chopped onion and fennel. Saute until onions are soft. Leave to cool.
9. 9
   Beat together eggs and cream in a bowl until evenly combined. Stir in bacon mixture and chopped chives. Season to taste. (If the bacon is salty, reduce or leave out the salt).
10. 10
    Pour onto crust.