Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Arrange bacon in single layer on tray. Bake for 6-8 minutes, until crisp.
2.Meanwhile, place flour and butter in food processor. Pulse to form crumbs. Add 1 tablespoon water or lemon juice and pulse until dough comes together, adding more water if required. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes.
3.Roll out pastry to a 24cm round between 2 sheets of baking paper. Arrange bacon, tomatoes and spinach over pastry, leaving a 3cm border. Fold edge around filling to form a case, leaving the centre exposed.
4.Season eggs to taste and pour over filling, easing contents apart with a fork to allow the egg to seep through. Sprinkle cheese over. Slide pie onto hot oven tray used for bacon.
5.Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden. Serve in wedges, garnished with a sprig of dill and accompanied with a fresh salad.
This pie is excellent served hot or cold. For a faster version, use frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed.
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