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Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup or 5 ounces (150g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 or more tablespoons ice water
- For the filling:
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 large onion, or 2 medium, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
- 3/4 cup (180ml) crème fraîche (I use Liberty)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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