Tuesday 20 March 2012

Onion Flan

Crust
200gms Plain Flour
60gms Butter
60 gms Copha
130mls Cold Water.
Put the flour in a large bowl,add the butter and copha and using a fork blend the mixture together until it is
very fine textured,gradually add the water until the dough comes together.Use all the water ,after the dough
has come together wrap it in cling film and refrigerate 30 minutes before use.
When ready to use turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll out  to fit a 23cm round flan dish.
Grease the dish lightly to enable easy removal of the slices when baked.
For the filling.
6 Rashers Middle Bacon
2 Teaspoons Butter
6 Medium Brown Onions
1 Tablespoon Plain Flour
300ml Thickened Cream
2 Large Eggs
Salt &Pepper to season.
Fry the bacon in a frying pan till crisp,drain of all grease and chop into small pieces and sprinkle it over the
base of the pastry case,now in a saucepan put the butter and the onions which have been thinly sliced and
cook until transparent,stir often then sprinkle the salt,pepper and flour over the onions,add the cream and
stir again,add the eggs one at a time stirring until all ingredients are well combined.
Pour into the pastry case and bake in a pre heated 210 celsius oven 30-40 minutes.
Serve as you wish but it's nice with a salad for lunch.

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