• prep: 40 min
• cook: 45 min
• total: 1 hr 25 min

servings:

This pie dough uses half butter and half lard. The result is an easy to work with and versatile dough. It makes one double crust pie.

• 5 thin slices pancetta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large shallot (or 2 small)
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup whole milk
• pinch of pepper
• 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
• 70 g (2.5 oz) goat's cheese
• 21/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold lard, cubed
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 tbsp cold water

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