Onion Tart (Zwiebelkuchen)

1. Preheat oven to 400F (250C).
2. Lightly grease an 11 inch quiche pan; set aside.
3. Using a pastry blender or fork, work butter into flour.
4. Stiri in 1 egg, half and half and salt to make dough.
5. Let stand in a cool place for a few minutes.
6. Thinly slice onions.
7. Fryi bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
8. Add onion rings; saute 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Drain off excess fat. In a medium bowl, beat together whipping cream, 2 eggs, salt and pepper.
10. On a lightly floured surface roll out pastry.
11. Line greased pan with pastry.
12. Prick pastry surface with a fork.
13. Spread cooked bacon and onions over pastry.
14. Pour in cream mixture.
15. Cover with foil.
16. Bakei 20 mins.
17. Remove foil; bake 10 to 15 mins longer or until set. Cut ini squares or wedges.
18. Serve warm.
19. When cooking for large numbers, double the quantites given.
20. Bake on a large baking sheet or jelly-roll pan. Puff pastry or pizza dough can be substituted for pie pastry.
21. If serving this tart for dinner or supper, a chilled white German wine will make the perfect match.