Brummie Bacon Bakes – A Midlands Favourite You Must Try

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry

Phyllo dough is lighter, and homemade pastry can save money.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flax eggs are plant-based, while aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute.

Grill or dry fry 8 pieces of streaky bacon until crispy.

Grate 100 g of mature cheddar cheese and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine 250 g of self-raising flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of mustard powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl.

In another bowl, mix 150 ml of milk with 1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Cut 40 g of butter into small chunks and mix into the dry ingredients until crumbly.

Add about 3/4 of the cheese and bacon to the mixture.

Pour in most of the milk mixture and combine to form a dough.

Roll out the dough to about 8-10 inches thick.

Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet and brush with excess milk.

Scatter the remaining bacon and cheese on top.

Cut the dough into 6 slices and space them apart on the baking sheet.

Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

Transfer to a rack to cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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