Ale's buttery quiche

This is my my favorite quiche recipe of all times. I make it as often as once a week for my family and it's always in the menu when we have guests over. Whether it be as a main course or starter, this savory tart is a great show-stopper that you can prepare in less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

CRUST

• 200g flour

• 100g cold butter

• 50ml cold water

• 1/2 tsp salt

FILLING

• 6 slices of ham

• 6 slices mozzarella cheese

• 4 eggs

• 1/2 cup of sour cream (use the same amount of milk or greek yogurt for a healthier option)

• 6 Tbs shredded Parmesan cheese

• Salt, pepper and Herbes de Provence to taste

Method:

1. Place butter and flour in the bowl of a standing mixer and press pulse for a couple of times until the two ingredients are combined and look like bread crumbs;

2. Then turn your mixer on and add in water slowly until your dough turns into a ball;

3. Transfer dough onto a floured surface and press it down quickly to give it the shape of a small disk. Then wrap it up in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes;

4. Spread your dough with the help of a rolling pin then transfer it to a greased oven-proof quiche mold;

5. In a bowl beat the eggs with sour cream quickly and salt and pepper to taste;

6. Spread a layer of ham on your unbaked crust, sprinkle with herbes de Provence, then top it with a layer of mozzarella cheese or your favorite veggies (see note)

7. Finally add in the beaten eggs and sprinkle Parmesan cheese all over it;

8. Cook at 180 Celsius for around 45/50 minutes or until the top is golden.

* If you're looking for a healthier meat-free option: replace your ham with one shredded courgette or a cup of baby spinach. I suggest pre-cooking your veggies in a pan for a couple of minutes until they release no more water. This will ensure your crust strays crunchy.