Bacon Twists From Bread Flour

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   In a 20cm diameter bowl, add in 1/2 the flour, yeast, and the sugar.

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   Avoiding the yeast, pour the water in around it, and mix it at a high speed.

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   When it thickens, add the rest of the flour, salt, and shortening.

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   Once the flour and dry ingredients have disappeared from the bottom of the bowl, transfer the dough to a working space.

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   Next, scrape the dough from top to bottom kneading it with your hands.

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   Next roll the dough into a ball and place the seam facing down in the bowl for the first rising.

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   Once it doubles in size, it's done.

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   Punch the dough, and break it into two pieces.

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   Make these into balls and then let it sit.

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    Once the dough no longer sticks and is springy, using your hands, make a V-like shape and cover the dough rolling it up and down, kneading it.

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    Have the seam of the dough facing upward and roll it out into a 12x23cm shape.

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    Place two slices of bacon on the dough and have the dough slightly larger than the bacon.

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    Now from the bottom roll the dough up and pinch the ends.

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    Transfer it to an oven tray and cut them in 2-3cm pieces with kitchen scissors shifting from right to left.

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    Now cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise a second time.

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    Once the dough has doubled in size, spray it with water and bake it at 415F (210C) for 22 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.