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Flamiche
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Flamiche

Flamiche is a classic France vegetarian that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Butter, Leek, Creme Fraiche, Egg, Egg Yolks, Nutmeg, Plain Flour, Butter, Lard and Cheddar Cheese, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic France cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Provençal Omelette Cake.

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Ingredients

  • Butter75g
  • Leek1kg
  • Salt½ tsp
  • Creme Fraiche300ml
  • Egg1
  • Egg Yolks3
  • Nutmeg¼ teaspoon
  • Plain Flour225g
  • Salt½ tsp
  • Butter60g
  • Lard60g
  • Cheddar Cheese50g
  • Water2 tbs

Step-by-Step Instructions

21 steps

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Step 1

For the pastry, sift the flour and salt into the bowl of a food processor, add the butter and lard, then whizz together briefly until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Tip the mixture into a bowl, then stir in the cheese and enough of the water for the mixture to come together.

Step 3

Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.

Step 4

Roll out thinly and line a 23cm x 4cm loose-?bottomed fluted flan tin.

Step 5

Prick the base with a fork.

Step 6⏱️ 20 minutes

Chill for 20 minutes.

Step 7🍲 Simmer

Melt the 75g butter in a saucepan over a low heat, then add the leeks and the salt.

Step 8⏱️ 10 minutes

Cover and cook for ?10 minutes until soft.

Step 9⏱️ 2 minutes

Uncover the pan, increase the heat and cook ?for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated.

Step 10

Spoon onto a plate and leave to cool.

Step 11🔥 Preheat

Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6.

Step 12🥧 Bake⏱️ 15-20 minutes

Line the pastry case with baking paper and baking beans or rice and blind bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are biscuit-coloured.

Step 13⏱️ 7-10 minutes

Remove the paper and beans/rice and return the case to the oven for 7-10 minutes until the base is crisp and lightly golden.

Step 14

Remove and set aside.

Step 15

Reduce the oven temperature to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5.

Step 16

Put the crème fraîche into a bowl with the whole egg, egg yolks and nutmeg.

Step 17🥄 Mix

Lightly beat together, then season.

Step 18🥄 Mix

Stir in the leeks.

Step 19🥧 Bake⏱️ 35-40 minutes

Spoon ?the mixture into the tart case and bake for 35-40 minutes until set ?and lightly golden.

Step 20⏱️ 10 minutes

Remove from ?the oven and leave for 10 minutes.

Step 21✨ Serve

Take out of the tin and serve.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Flamiche carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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