INGREDIENTS
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4 strips bacon
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3 sprigs fresh thyme
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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2 Pie Crusts, recipe follows
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3 medium baking potatoes, peeled
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
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1 egg yolk, whisked with a splash of water
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1 cup butter (2 sticks), cubed and chilled
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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8 to 10 tablespoons ice water