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Bacon and Egg Pie

Bacon and Egg Pie — a recipe imported from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

Ingredients

  • 225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry
  • 225 g (8 oz) streaky bacon, rinds removed and chopped
  • 3 standard eggs
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 pinch mixed herbs (optional) (optional)
  • Milk or beaten egg to glaze

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 190°C (370°F or gas mark 5)
  2. 2
    Divide the pastry into two equal portions, roll it out, and line a 20 cm (8-inch) oven-proof dish with one portion.
  3. 3
    Combine the bacon and eggs, then mix in any seasoning or herbs.
  4. 4
    Pour the egg mixture into the lined dish. Moisten the edge of the pastry then cover the dish with the second portion of rolled-out pastry.
  5. 5
    Seal the edges. Make a small hole in the centre to allow steam to escape. If desired, the pastry can be brushed with a beaten egg or milk to improve the browning.
  6. 6
    Bake for about 35–40 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Desserts

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