Ham Quiche

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 13 - cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornmeal and 13 teaspoon salt;cut 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening thoroughly.
2. 2
   Sprinkle in 5 to 6 teaspoons water, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry cleans side of bowl.
3. 3
   Gather pastry into ball.
4. 4
   Divide into halves.
5. 5
   Press each half firmly against bottom and side of 2 10 ounce quiche dishes or custard cups.
6. 6
   Prick bottom and side thoroughly with fork.
7. 7
   Place dishes on inverted saucers in microwave oven.
8. 8
   Microwave uncovered on high (550 watts) 2 minutes;rotate dishes 1/2 turn.
9. 9
   Prick any bubbles with fork.
10. 10
    Microwave uncovered until pastry appears dry and flaky, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Sprinkle cheese and onion in shells.
12. 12
    Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper sauce with fork in 2 cup measures; stir in ham.
13. 13
    Microwave uncovered on medium heat (385 watts) until warm, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
14. 14
    Stir;pour into shells.
15. 15
    Place shells on inverted saucers in microwave oven.
16. 16
    Microwave uncovered on medium high (385 watts) 2 minutes; turn dishes 1/2 turn.
17. 17
    Microwave uncovered until center is almost set, 2 to 3 minutes.