Just when “substantial meals” are no longer required, I’ve got around to making Scotch eggs.
The hand fracture is doing well and I’m starting on the exercises to re-build strength – how am I going to grapple ingredients to the chopping board with limp wrists and weak digits?
I’m back on RNIB Connect radio (Read On programme) this week (Friday at 1300 – available on-line and via Alexa) with more book reviews. This time I’m talking about Len Deighton, one of my all-time favourites since the 1970s and I must have re-read his books at least every 5 years. My weekly book rate is at least three detective/thriller/Scandinavian noir books – just light reading for relaxation – but there’s the occasional classic thrown in for when I’m feeling more intelligent. The joy of audio books is that I can read them anywhere (cooking, swimming, trying to sleep) and they bring the writing alive – it is amazing to discover Trollope’s humour (Anthony rather than Joanna).
A note for diaries: World Baking Day on 17 May and another Exclusive for Visually Impaired People live on-line bake-in. We have had people from all over the world signing up – it’s free and fun. This time I’ll be featuring hot water pastry in some dead simple pork pies. Get your ticket here:
(Don’t worry about signing –up – it’s a way to avoid any of us getting trolled)
Meanwhile, these Scotch eggs are quick and easy, perfect for a picnic now that we can all roam a little further and the weather is better:
2 eggs.
350g sausage meat.
Breadcrumbs.
Spray oil.
Prick the ends of the eggs and cook in boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove and place in cold water.
When cool enough to handle, remove the shells and pat dry.
Season/flavour the sausage meat as you prefer: pepper, garlic powder, chopped herbs, chilli – all, none or whatever tantalises your taste buds.
Divide the sausage meat in half and press out as thin as possible without it breaking up. Wrap the meat around each egg, pinching together the joins.
Roll the covered egg in the breadcrumbs and spray with oil.
Place on an oiled baking sheet and cook for 35 minutes, turning half way, at 180C, Gas 4, 350F.
Serve with the chutney of your choice – ours is apple, date and walnut.