Quiche de queso y cebolla sin gluten

Ingredientes

• 250 grams Gluten free Flour (All purpose/Plain) (Sieved)
• 110 grams Unsalted butter (Room temperature)
• 1 Egg
• 3 tablespoons Milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
• 150 grams Chedder Cheese (Grated)
• 1 Onion (Diced)
• 75 ml Milk (Full fat or semi skimmed)
• pinch of Salt and pepper
• 3 Large Eggs

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Pastry ---

2. 2

   Rub together Butter, Flour, and Xanthan Gum till they form a breadcrumb-like consistency.

3. 3

   Mix in salt. Make a well in the middle of the mixture and add egg and milk.

4. 4

   Mix together with hands until a dough is formed. Add a little extra milk if you feel the mixture is too dry.

5. 5

   Wrap your pastry ball in clingfilm and place it in the refrigerator for 30 mins. If you leave for longer than 30 mins you may need to rest at room temperature for 10 mins before rolling out.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.

7. 7

   Remove the pastry from the refrigerator and roll it out to the desired size of your tin or dish. usually around ½cm thick. Then carefully transfer to your dish/tin.

8. 8

   using a fork prick the base of the pastry several times.

9. 9

   Line with greaseproof paper and gently fill using ceramic baking beads or uncooked rice for blind baking.

10. 10

    Bake in the oven for approximately 12 minutes. Remove Beans/rice and paper and bake for a further 5 minutes until lightly golden. Now your base is ready for your filling.

11. 11

    --- Filling ---

12. 12

    Fry the sliced onion in a non-stick pan until soft and cooked.

13. 13

    Mix together the milk and eggs in a large bowl.

14. 14

    Add the grated cheese and caramelized onions to the milk and egg mix. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to season to your preference.

15. 15

    Gentle pour the cheese and caramelized mixture into your prepared pastry base and spread evenly.

16. 16

    Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until it looks a nice golden brown color.

17. 17

    This cheese tart can be served straight away or served cold.