Quiche Lorraine

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and stir briefly until the mixture is aerated.
2. 2
   Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it's in pea-size pieces that are slightly yellow in color.
3. 3
   Drizzle in 4 tablespoons of the ice water and mix just until the dough comes together.
4. 4
   Shape the dough into a flat disk, cover it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. 5
   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to an 11-inch circle.
6. 6
   Fit into a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom and trim the edges. (Alternatively, a 9-inch pie pan can be used.) Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 350 F.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, whisk together the 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, cream and milk.
9. 9
   Season with salt, cayenne pepper and nutmeg.
10. 10
    Pour mixture into prepared pie crust.
11. 11
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.