Authentic Quiche Lorraine

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1. 1Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball.
2. 2Step 2: Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
3. 3Step 3: Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
4. 4Step 4: Scatter cooked bacon in bottom of pastry shell. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups diced cheese.
5. 5Step 5: Beat 6 eggs to blend with heavy cream and half & half. Pour into pastry. Grate a little nutmeg over filling.
6. 6Step 6: Place on lowest rack in a 350 degree oven and bake for about 55 minutes or until filling is slightly puffed and lightly browned on top.
7. 7Step 7: Let stand at least 10 minutes before cutting in wedges; quiche may be served hot, warm, at room temperature, or cold.