Pumpkin pie with bacon
Description
Recipe, serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. I previously boiled pieces of pumpkin in slightly salted water, then mashed them with a masher into a puree.
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Step 2
First, prepare the dough. Rub cold vegetable oil into the flour, nutmeg, and salt.
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Step 3
Then add the egg yolk, grated cheese, and cold water. Knead a soft dough with quick, energetic motions. Work as quickly as possible so the butter doesn't have time to melt.
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Step 4
Place the dough in a bag or wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Then roll out the dough into a circle shape 5-7 mm thick.
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Step 6
Cover the dough with foil, place peas, beans, or any other grains (there's even special pie weights sold for this purpose) into the indentation. Bake the dough in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven, take out the foil with the weights, and return to the oven for another 8–10 minutes. Note: do not discard the weights—they can be reused many times. Just transfer them to a dry, clean jar or container, cover with a lid, and store in a dry place.
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Step 7
While the pie dough is baking, prepare the filling. Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown, adding a pinch of salt.
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Step 8
Add the fried bacon to the pumpkin purée.
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Step 9
Also add eggs, chopped herbs (parsley, dill, basil), mayonnaise, and a little flour. Mix well; the mixture should have a slightly thick consistency. Adjust the taste by adding salt to your preference.
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Step 10
This is the filling I ended up with for the pie.
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Step 11
Place the pumpkin filling into the prepared pie crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes, until the filling becomes firm and soufflé-like.
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Step 12
The pumpkin pie with bacon is ready.
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Step 13
This pie will be delicious both cold and warm. Enjoy it!