Bacon-Maple Walnut Pie and Malt Frozen Custard · Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze

Ingredients

• 4 oz. thin-cut bacon slices
• Up to 5 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus additional for dusting)
• At least 2 tablespoons very cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 cup maple syrup (preferably grade B or 2)
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1-3/4 cups heavy cream
• 1-1/4 cups whole milk
• 2/3 cup malted milk powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 large egg yolks (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)