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In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, pulse together flour and salt until combined.
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Add butter and pulse until pieces are the size of lima beans.
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Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until dough comes together (anywhere from 4 to 8 tablespoons).
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There should still be flecks of butter left in the dough.
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Shape dough into two evenly sized discs and wrap with plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate at least one hour before baking.
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(Dough can be made up to 1 week ahead.)
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc to a 12-inch circle.
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(Leave the other disc in the fridge.)
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Transfer rolled dough to a 9-inch pie plate; trim and crimp edges.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Heat oven to 375 degrees.
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Prick bottom of pie with a fork.
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Line with foil or parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
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Bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil or paper and pie weights or beans.
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Bake until pale golden and dry to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
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Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
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Evenly scatter half of the bacon and half of the scallions on bottom of pie.
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Carefully crack 8 eggs over mixture, distributing them evenly around pie with their yolks intact.
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Season eggs generously with salt and pepper.
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Whisk together 5 tablespoons heavy cream with Sriracha and ketchup.
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Use a teaspoon to dollop it on top of the eggs and then sprinkle with remaining bacon and scallion.
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Lightly flour the counter.
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Roll out remaining disc of pie dough until 1/8-inch thick (it should be thinner than the previous dough round).
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Trim into 10-inch circle.
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Carefully place on top of the pie, pressing the edges into the side of the pie, if possible.
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There should be no overhang and the dough should fit almost perfectly.
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Use a fork to whisk together yolk from remaining egg and 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
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Brush top of pie with egg wash and cut 4 shallow slits in the middle of the top crust (dont go deep, you dont want to puncture the eggs).
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.
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Let cool for at least 20 minutes for serving.