Piggy Puffs

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F, roll out the pastry to 1/4-inch thickness and divide into 8 squares.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the bacon and fry gently until it is lightly coloured, and then add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

3. 3

   Gradually add the milk little by little, stirring all the time, until the mixture boils and thickens.

4. 4

   Cook for 1 minute and then add the pepper and nutmeg.

5. 5

   Place a spoonful of this mixture on the pastry squares, dampen the edges with a little beaten egg and fold over to form triangles.

6. 6

   Press the edges well together and knock up the edges with the back of a knife.

7. 7

   Put the parcels on a lightly greased baking sheet, brush the top of each with a little beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and risen.

8. 8

   Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.