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Prepare the Pastry In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and pepper.
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Using a pastry cutter or 2 knives, cut in the butter until it resembles small peas.
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Sprinkle the water on top and mix until the dough begins to come together.
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Turn the pastry out onto a work surface and gently knead 2 or 3 times, just until it comes together.
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Pat the pastry into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 1 hour.
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Prepare the Pastry On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry to a 12-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick.
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Ease the pastry into an 11-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
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Trim the overhang so it is flush with the rim of the tart pan.
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Refrigerate the tart shell for 20 minutes.
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Prepare the Pastry Preheat the oven to 375.
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Line the tart shell with aluminum foil and fill to the top with pie weights or dried beans.
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Bake for about 50 minutes, until the pastry is golden.
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Remove the foil and weights and bake the shell for about 25 minutes longer, until richly browned and crisp.
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Transfer to a rack to cool, for about 10 minutes.
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Turn the oven down to 325.
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Meanwhile, Prepare the Filling In a large skillet, cook the sliced bacon over moderate heat, turning, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes.
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Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, then coarsely chop.
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Wipe out the skillet and add the vegetable oil.
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When the oil is hot, add the sliced onion and season with salt and pepper.
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Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly caramelized and very soft, about 8 minutes.
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Let the onion cool.
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Meanwhile, Prepare the Filling In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
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Whisk in the milk, creme fraiche, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
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Spread the caramelized onion in the tart shell followed by the bacon and cheese.
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Pour the custard on top.
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Meanwhile, Prepare the Filling Bake the quiche for 35 minutes, until the custard is just set.
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Transfer the quiche to a rack and let cool for 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle the dill on the top.
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Unmold the quiche and serve in wedges.