Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 3/4 cup pastry flour, whole wheat
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 13 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 5 tablespoons water cold
  • 1 cup milk, low-fat
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese sharp and shredded, divided
  • 2 medium tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup corn fresh (about 1 large ear) or frozen
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes soaked in hot water for 2 minutes, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 x black olives sliced, optional for a mediteranian flavor
  • 1 tablespoon thyme freshly chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method

  • For the crust:
  • Mix well white flour, whole-wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the center, add oil and water and gradually stir them in to form a soft dough.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Line the dough with a piece of parchment paper that is large enough to lift out the dough easily, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle.
  • Lift the parchment papper to transfer into a 9-inch deep dish pie pan, and press into the bottom and up the sides.
  • Trim any overhanging crust, using a fork to poke some holes at the bottom.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • For the filling:
  • Whisk eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle half the cheese over the crust, then layer half the tomatoes evenly over the cheese.
  • Sprinkle with corn, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Layer the remaining tomatoes on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the top.
  • Use the foil papper to cover the edge of the pie to prevent the crust from going too brown or burning.
  • Bake the pie until a knife or wood stick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!