Aunty Lila's Egg and Bacon Pie

Aunty Lila's Egg and Bacon Pie

Gather Ingredients:

• 6 oz margarine or butter
• 8-9 oz (2 cups) self-raising flour
• 4 beaten eggs
• 1 packet streaky or back bacon (cut up, rinds removed)
• Salt and pepper
• Water

Make Pastry:

1. Mix the margarine and flour together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Add enough water to form a stiff dough.

Prepare Dish:

1. Grease a round dish.
2. Roll out half of the pastry to a thin layer for the bottom of the dish.
3. Set the remaining pastry aside for the top.

Prepare Filling:

1. In a bowl, combine the beaten eggs, cut-up bacon, salt, and pepper.
2. Pour the mixture into the dish on top of the pastry.

Cover the Dish:

1. Roll out the remaining pastry to a thicker layer.
2. Place it over the top of the dish.
3. Flute the edges and make patterns with the leftover pastry.

Bake:

• Cook in the center of the oven at 180°C (375°F) for approximately 45 minutes.

Sorry this is so scrappy, but I can do this with my eyes shut after so many years. I don't need directions and have no idea where the original recipe is. I hope you manage it and that it tastes yummy. Lots of love to you three from us two. xxxxxx