Bacon Egg Pies Food

FAMOUS NEW ZEALAND BACON & EGG PIE

Steps:

• leave the pastry out for 20 minutes at least to stop it from tearing when using.
• Cut the rinds of the bacon and chop bacon.
• Whisk eggs putting one yolk to the side.
• Whisk in the milk or cream.
• Chop onion.
• Lay one sheet of pastry in a casserole dish and make sure it comes just over the sides of the dish.
• Prick the base with a fork.
• Sprinkle the onion all over the base.
• Chop the parsley (one whole packet).
• Mix the parsley and bacon in with the egg mixture.
• Pour into the dish.
• Cover with other sheet of pastry and crimp together and cut of any excess pastry.
• Decorate the top if you want.
• Cook for 25 minutes and check its not burning.
• If so, place some tin foil over and place back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes until cooked.

BACON & EGG PIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Grease each hole of a 12-hole muffin tin, then line each with a long strip of baking parchment. Roll out two-thirds of the pastry on a lightly floured surface and stamp out 12 x 10-11cm circles (you may need to re-roll trimmings). Press a circle into each hole to line. Wrap the remaining pastry in cling film.
• Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the onion and bacon until the onion is softened and the bacon crisping and browning. Stir in the mace for 1 min, then transfer to a bowl to cool for 5 mins. Stir in 1 egg and the crème fraîche with plenty of seasoning. Divide mixture between the holes and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to make a dip in the middle. Crack 1 quail's egg into each hole, then season lightly. Beat the remaining egg, then brush over the edges of the pastry.
• Roll out the remaining pastry and stamp out 12 x 6-7cm circles. Add a top to each pie, carefully pressing pastry edges together to seal - don't let the egg escape. Brush with remaining egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden. Cool in the tin, then carefully lift out using the parchment strips to help.

EGG AND BACON PIE

Steps:

• To make the filling, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan.
• Cut the bacon rashers in half and fry over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the fat is golden and crisp, turning them once.
• Remove the bacon from the heat and leave to cool. Place a sturdy baking tray in the oven and preheat to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
• For the pastry, pulse the flour, salt and butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of cold water and pour onto the flour and butter mixture with the motor running. Continue blending until the dough begins to form a ball.
• Turn the pastry out onto a lightly floured board, knead quickly into a ball and cut in half.
• Roll out one half until it is about 0.5cm/¼in thick and line a greased 23cm/9in pie plate, leaving any excess pastry overhanging the edge.
• Scatter the bacon loosely over the pastry case. Gently break six of the eggs into the pastry case, spacing them evenly between the bacon rashers.
• Beat the remaining eggs with the milk and plenty of salt and pepper.
• Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pastry case, stopping every now and then to allow the beaten egg to find its way between the whole eggs and the bacon. Leave 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture in the bowl for glazing the top of the pie.
• Roll out the rest of the pastry to make a lid for the pie. Brush the edge of the pastry case with beaten egg and milk and gently lift the pastry lid over the filling.
• Press the edges firmly to seal, then trim. Use a fork to firmly seal the edge all the way around the pie then brush the top with the remaining beaten egg to glaze.
• Bake the pie on the preheated baking tray for 45-55 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through.
• Test by piercing the centre with a sharp knife - the filling should be just set. If it's still runny, put the pie back in the oven for a few minutes. Leave to stand for at least 15 minutes before serving.

SPICY BACON-AND-EGG PIE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, pulse together flour and salt until combined. Add butter and pulse until pieces are the size of lima beans. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until dough comes together (anywhere from 4 to 8 tablespoons). There should still be flecks of butter left in the dough. Shape dough into two evenly sized discs and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour before baking. (Dough can be made up to 1 week ahead.)
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc to a 12-inch circle. (Leave the other disc in the fridge.) Transfer rolled dough to a 9-inch pie plate; trim and crimp edges. Chill for 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Prick bottom of pie with a fork. Line with foil or parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil or paper and pie weights or beans. Bake until pale golden and dry to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
• Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Evenly scatter half of the bacon and half of the scallions on bottom of pie. Carefully crack 8 eggs over mixture, distributing them evenly around pie with their yolks intact. Season eggs generously with salt and pepper. Whisk together 5 tablespoons heavy cream with Sriracha and ketchup. Use a teaspoon to dollop it on top of the eggs and then sprinkle with remaining bacon and scallion.
• Lightly flour the counter. Roll out remaining disc of pie dough until 1/8-inch thick (it should be thinner than the previous dough round). Trim into 10-inch circle. Carefully place on top of the pie, pressing the edges into the side of the pie, if possible. There should be no overhang and the dough should fit almost perfectly. Use a fork to whisk together yolk from remaining egg and 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Brush top of pie with egg wash and cut 4 shallow slits in the middle of the top crust (don't go deep, you don't want to puncture the eggs). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Let cool for at least 20 minutes for serving.

MRS MIGGIN'S PIE SHOPPE - OLD ENGLISH BACON AND EGG PIE!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190ºC, 370ºF, Gas Mark 5. Line a 20 cm (8 inch) ovenproof plate or foil baking dish.
• Mix flour and salt in basin, rub in fat.
• Using a knife to cut and stir, mix with cold water to form a stiff dough.
• Turn dough on to a floured surface and knead lightly.
• Roll out and use as required below.
• Divide the pastry into 2, roll out and line the plate.
• Grill or fry bacon until crisp - drain off the fat. Add bacon to the beaten eggs along with the seasoning and herbs if used.
• Pour mixture onto pastry, dampen edges and cover with the second round of pastry.
• Seal edges and decorate with pastry leaves. Make a hole in the centre and brush with beaten egg or milk.
• Bake for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve warm or cold.
• Can be frozen for up to 1 month - defrost overnight on a cooling tray or rack. Can be re-heated in a slow oven if required.

BIG BACON & EGG PIE

Steps:

• To make the filling, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the bacon, turn the heat to low and gently cook to melt out some of the fat, then turn up the heat to brown a little. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate and set aside. Add the onions and mace to the pan, and gently cook until softened. Set aside to cool.
• Line the base of a 20 x 30cm tin with baking parchment, then add 3 long, thick strips to run across the tin, with overhang to help you lift out the pie. Roll out 750g of the pastry on a lightly floured surface until it's big enough to line the base and sides of the tin.
• Put a baking sheet in the oven and heat to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the onions onto the base of the pie. Open out each pepper like a book, scrape out any seeds, then layer over the onions to cover. Scatter over the bacon, followed by the parsley. Evenly crack over the eggs, and season all over.
• Roll out the remaining pastry to cover, pinch and trim the edges to seal, and brush with beaten egg. Scatter with sesame seeds. Sit on top of the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 mins until golden and crisp. Cool at room temperature, then store in the fridge for up to a day. Bring just back to room temp before serving in squares.