Ingredients

  • 1 cup carrot (diced finely)
  • 1 cup onion (chopped finely)
  • 1 cup mushroom (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 12 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 12 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 9 -10 tablespoons ice water
  • 12 cup lard (chilled)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 (190 C) degrees fahrenheit
  • Prepare vegetables and place in a saute pan with butter and cook until tender and then set aside
  • Put half cup of lard in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes until cold and firm to the touch.
  • In a medium size bowl combine flours and salt mixing together until well mixed.
  • Cut in lard with a pastry blender until the size of a small pea
  • Take a fork and stir the mixture while adding ice water a tablespoon at at time until dough forms a ball.
  • Place dough on a floured surface and roll out to a 9" round circle that will nicely fit a pie plate.
  • Pre bake the crust until lightly browned and then remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Layer the vegetable mixture on the bottom of the crust and then add grated cheese on top of the vegetable mixture
  • Pour milk, eggs, flour and Baking Powder in a large mixing bowl and stir with a wire whisk until light and frothy
  • Pour over cheese and vegetables and then wait one minute for sauce to meld with cheese
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.