Bacon Biscuits

• slices bacon↗2
• butter↗2 ounces
• egg yolk↗1
• cheddar cheese, grated↗2 ounces
• flour↗2⁄3 cup
• salt↗1 pinch
• cheese, grated, extra↗2 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Remove rind from bacon, fry until golden on both sides, chop finely.

2. 2

   Beat butter until creamy, add egg yolk, mix well.

3. 3

   Add grated cheese, mix well.

4. 4

   Add sifted flour and salt, mix to a firm dough; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut into rounds with a 1 1/2 inch fluted cutter.

7. 7

   Put rounds on greased oven trays, sprinkle with bacon and extra cheese. Bake in moderate oven 10 - 12 minutes or until golden.

8. 8

   Allow to cool on a wire rack.