Bacon-and-Leek Quiche

Name: Bacon-and-Leek Quiche
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1 large egg yolk; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons ice water; 1 pound thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 8 ounces cave-aged Gruyère cheese, shredded; 4 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half

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INGREDIENTS

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed

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1 large egg yolk

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1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons ice water

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1 pound thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice

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3 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced

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1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves

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Salt and freshly ground white pepper

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8 ounces cave-aged Gruyère cheese, shredded

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4 large eggs

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2 large egg yolks

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2 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half

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