Tomato Pie Recipe

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   Prepare pie crust 3-4 hrs ahead.

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   Combine flours in a mixing bowl; stir in dry thyme and 1/2 tsp.

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   pepper.

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   Cut in butter and shortening into small pcs; blend with flour till mix resembles coarse meal.

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   Add in the ice water, a Tbsp.

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   at a time, mixing it with a fork till the mix forms a ball.

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   Flatten into a disk, cover with plastic wrap.

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   Chill for 3 hrs.

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   Sprinkle the sliced tomatoes with salt and let drain on paper towel for about 30 min.

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    Pat dry.

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    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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    Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to create a circle 1/8-inch thick.

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    Lay the dough over a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom; pat it in place, leaving a slightly thicker amount on the sides of the pan.

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    Trim excess.

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    Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and line with aluminum foil.

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    Fill with pie weights.

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    Bake for 10 min.

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    Remove the weights and foil and bake 12 min more.

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    Cold slightly.

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    Spread cheese over bottom of pie shell.

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    Top with tomatoes in a circular pattern.

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    Sprinkle with nutmeg, remaining pepper, fresh thyme and parsley.

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    Drizzle with oil.

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    Bake 40 min; let sit 10 min.

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    Remove side of pan.

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    Loosen crust with spatula.

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    Serve on platter.

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