Springtime Quiche

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Combine flour and salt in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in chives and enough water just until flour is moistened.
4. 4
   (Mixture will be crumbly.)
5. 5
   Shape into ball; flatten slightly.
6. 6
   Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle.
7. 7
   Fold into quarters.
8. 8
   Place dough into ungreased 10-inch quiche pan; unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and sides.
9. 9
   Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan.
10. 10
    Crimp or flute edge of crust.
11. 11
    Sprinkle bacon over bottom of crust.
12. 12
    Cut half of asparagus into 1-inch lengths; cut remaining asparagus into 4-inch lengths.
13. 13
    Combine 1-inch asparagus pieces, cheese, half & half, eggs, salt and pepper in bowl.
14. 14
    Pour over crust.
15. 15
    Place 4-inch asparagus spears in random pattern on top of egg mixture.
16. 16
    Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden and set in center.
17. 17
    Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
18. 18
    Serve warm.