Cheddar and Bacon Loaf Recipe
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Butter, for greasing
- 4 rashers streaky bacon
- 275g plain flour
- 1 level tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Pinch of English mustard powder
- 50g mature Cheddar, cut into 1cm cubes
- 1 large egg
- 225ml milk, plus 1 tbsp
- 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Method
step 1
Preheat the oven to 200C/fan180C/gas 6. Grease the base and sides of a 450g loaf tin and line the base with baking paper.step 2
Snip the bacon into strips and dry-fry in a pan until crisp, then cool.step 3
Meanwhile, put the flour, baking powder, salt and mustard powder into a bowl and stir. Add the cheese, bacon, egg, 225ml milk and parsley. Stir well with a wooden spoon until it has a soft dropping consistency ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàadd extra milk, if needed.step 4
Spread in the tin and bake for 25 minutes, until risen, golden brown and just firm to the touch. Serve warm or cold, with butter and cheese, if you like.
