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Method

  1. Boil the desired amount of small potatoes until tender.
  2. Spread on a lined baking tray, flatten slightly using a cup or jar. Don't over-flatten them!
  3. Sprinkle liberally with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
  4. Top with bacon slices approximately the same size as the potatoes.
  5. Drizzle liberally with balsamic vinegar.
  6. Place in oven, under the grill for 15 min at 375°F until the cheese is melted and  the bacon is crispy.
  7. Enjoy!

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My mother used to make this bread every christmas

  • ½ cup milk (at room temperature)
  • 2 eggs (at room temperature)
  • ½ – 1 tsp salt (I always use less salt, so I added ½ tsp)
  • 3 tbsp liquid honey
  • ¼ cup butter cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2½ cups all purpose or bread flour
  • 1 tbsp grated orange zest
  • 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp anise seeds (I left these out)
  • 1 tbsp bread machine or instant yeast
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup mixed candied peel (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup candied citron (see notes)
  • ¼ cup silvered almonds
4.1/5 (8 Votes)

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My mother used to make this bread every christmas

  • ½ cup milk (at room temperature)
  • 2 eggs (at room temperature)
  • ½ – 1 tsp salt (I always use less salt, so I added ½ tsp)
  • 3 tbsp liquid honey
  • ¼ cup butter cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2½ cups all purpose or bread flour
  • 1 tbsp grated orange zest
  • 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp anise seeds (I left these out)
  • 1 tbsp bread machine or instant yeast
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup mixed candied peel (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup candied citron (see notes)
  • ¼ cup silvered almonds
  • Makes 1 – 1.5 lb loaf.
3.2/5 (16 Votes)

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