GATESHEAD BACON FLODDIES

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This Tyneside breakfast special is traditionally cooked in bacon fat and served with eggs and sausages. A kind of potato cake, floodies are said to have originated with canal workers, who cooked them on shovels over a fire. They should be served crisp and golden brown. Taken from The Best of English Food and Cooking. Yum!

Provided by lazy gourmet

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 18m

Yield 8-12 pancakes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 ounces baking potatoes, weighed after peeling
1 large onion
6 ounces bacon, finely chopped
1/2 cup self rising flour
2 eggs
oil, for frying
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Grate the potatoes onto a clean dish cloth, then gather up the edges to make a pouch. Squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • Grate or finely chop the onion into a large bowl and add the potatoes, chopped bacon, flour and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Beat the eggs and stir into the potato mixture. Heat some oil in a large frying pan. Add heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture and flatten them to make thin pancakes. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Lift out, drain on paper towels and serve.

Sahilshahzadsahil35 Sahilshahzadsahil35
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I love bacon floddies! They're the perfect snack or appetizer. I always make them when I have guests over.


Asif Malik
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These bacon floddies were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I will definitely be making these again.


Okolie Franklin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bacon floddies turned out great! They were flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


M adnan
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These bacon floddies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar. But the pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


Nworie Tochi
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but these floddies were surprisingly good. The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Md Rutom
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These bacon floddies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious! The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Lala Dibakoane
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I was looking for a new recipe for bacon floddies and this one didn't disappoint! The instructions were easy to follow and the floddies turned out perfect. They were a hit with my family and friends.


Bernard Nsiah
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These were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Dhang Rubiano
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I love bacon floddies! They're the perfect snack or appetizer. I always make them when I have guests over.


Sakuntala Karki
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Celebrity Boyfriend
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I've made these bacon floddies several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


omar faruk tarek
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These bacon floddies were a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the pastry was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.