Quiche Lorraine

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine the flour and salt. Using pastry blender cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle flour mixture with water one tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with fork. Add water until dough is just moist enough to form a ball when lightly pressed together.

Step 2

Shape dough into ball, flatten ball to 1/2 inch thickness, roll on floured surface from center to edge 1 1/2 inch larger than inverted 9 inch pie pan; place in pie pan.

Step 3

Heat oven to 350º.

Step 4

Toss cheese with flour. In large bow beat eggs slightly. Add half-n-half, onion, bacon, pepper and cheese; mix well. Pour into pastry-lined pan.

Step 5

Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted just off center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Store in refrigerator.