Quiche

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/quiche

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic origin?France, with strong ties to the Lorraine region
2. What is the defining characteristic of quiche lorraine?Traditionally includes lardons (bacon) and does not contain cheese
3. Why is Quiche Lorraine special?Quiche Lorraine is special because it traditionally contains small strips of bacon called lardons and usually does not have cheese.
4. How can you eat a quiche?You can eat quiche hot, warm, or cold. It works well for brunch, lunch, or as an appetizer.

Pâte Brisée: A basic French shortcrust pastry, characterized by its crumbly texture and buttery flavor.
Custard: A culinary preparation made with eggs and milk or cream, thickened by heat, used in savory or sweet dishes.
Lardons: Small strips or cubes of fatty bacon, commonly used as an ingredient in French cuisine.