Quiche Lorraine, Savory Pie

Today we bring you a typically French dish from the Lorraine region, a French region bordering Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. This is important because the word Quiche comes from the German word Küchen, which means pie. This incredible savory pie first appeared in Nancy around the 17th century. Originally, the pie's base was made from a fermented dough and the filling only contained eggs and cream or fresh cream. Over the years, the quiche lorraine recipe has been refined, adding a multitude of ingredients such as smoked or fresh meats and cheese. In addition to improving the filling, the pie's base was changed to a shortcrust pastry, enhancing the pie by creating a contrast of textures.