"A hidden layer of bacon makes this traditional Scotch egg recipe extra special..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 large eggs
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800g good-quality Cumberland or Lincolnshire sausages, skinned
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5 tbsp curly parsley, finely chopped
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tsp English mustard powder
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2 tsp ground mace
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12 rashers smoked streaky bacon
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85g plain flour
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140-200g/5-7oz dried breadcrumbs
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about 1 litre/1¾ pints sunflower or vegetable oil, for frying
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scraps of bread, for testing oil