HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE   
  Ingredients :
    7 oz (200 g) flour
    3 ½ oz (100 g) butter
    ½ salt
    5 tablespoons water

    Filling:
    7 oz (200 g) ham
    3 eggs
    1 cup cream
    White pepper
    Salt
    4 ½ oz (125 g) Emmenthal or Gruyere cheese grated (or similar)

  Preparation:

Combine all dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or processor. Add water until dough is formed. Avoid handling dough with hands. Wrap in plastic film and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Roll dough on a floured surface and line a tart mold 12 inches (24 cm). Prick dough with fork.

Filling:
Cut ham into small pieces and cover bottom of tart. Beat eggs with cream, salt and pepper. Add grated cheese. Pour this mixture over ham.

Take to preheated oven 350° F (175° C) for 30 to 45 minutes.
 
        6 to 8 servings
       
 
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