Mushroom Quiche

📝 Ingredients

• 200 gms Plain flour (1.5 cups, approx)
• 100 gms Cold butter (cut into cubes)
• 1/4 tsp Baking powder
• 3-4 tbsp Ice cold water (refer notes)
• 1/2 tsp Salt (omit if you are using salted butter)
• 3 med - large Onion (chopped)
• 250-300 gms Mushroom (sliced (I used button mushroom))
• 3 tbsp Spring onion (chopped (optional))
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
• Salt
• Oil/Butter - for cooking the filling (I used olive oil)
• 100 - 125 gms Grated cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar)
• 3/4 cup Milk
• 2 Eggs (lightly beaten)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven @ 180 C, 10 mins before baking.
2. 2Mix together flour, salt (if using) and baking powder. Rub in cold butter cubes till the whole mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add ice cold water gradually and make a dough. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 20-25 mins.
3. 3Heat oil/butter in a pan and saute chopped onions. When onions turn brown, add salt and pepper. Add sliced mushrooms and chopped spring onion. Mix well. Cover and cook till its done. Dont forget to give a stir in between to avoid sticking it to the bottom of the pan.
4. 4Combine lightly beaten eggs, milk and cheese.
5. 5Grease the quiche/tart tins with butter. Roll out the refrigerated dough depending on the size of the tin you are using. Transfer the rolled out dough to the tin and trim the edges, if required. Prick the base all over with a fork.
6. 6Spread the mushroom filling in the tart tin and pour the egg, cheese and milk mixture on top of it. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 mins. The baking time may vary depending on the size of the tin used. I used small and medium size tart tins and have given the time accordingly.