GATESHEAD BACON FLODDIES

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This Tyneside breakfast special is traditionally cooked in bacon fat and served with eggs and sausages. A kind of potato cake, floodies are said to have originated with canal workers, who cooked them on shovels over a fire. They should be served crisp and golden brown. Taken from The Best of English Food and Cooking. Yum!

Provided by lazy gourmet

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 18m

Yield 8-12 pancakes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 ounces baking potatoes, weighed after peeling
1 large onion
6 ounces bacon, finely chopped
1/2 cup self rising flour
2 eggs
oil, for frying
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Grate the potatoes onto a clean dish cloth, then gather up the edges to make a pouch. Squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • Grate or finely chop the onion into a large bowl and add the potatoes, chopped bacon, flour and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Beat the eggs and stir into the potato mixture. Heat some oil in a large frying pan. Add heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture and flatten them to make thin pancakes. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Lift out, drain on paper towels and serve.

Ram kumar Budha
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These floddies were a bit too garlicky for my taste. I think I'll use less garlic next time.


ziad Manchester
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These floddies were a bit too pepper-y for my taste. I think I'll use less pepper next time.


Mirza Soyab
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These floddies were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


A Qayyum
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These floddies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.


Nazmul Islam
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These floddies were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


TARAS BEATE
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The dough was a bit too dry for my liking. I think I'll add a little more milk next time.


anzal bhai
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These floddies were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less bacon next time.


Hassan Bajwa
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I've never had floddies before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Alvan Small
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These floddies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so flavorful and delicious.


MISERABLE
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and these floddies definitely fit the bill. They're unique and delicious, and I'll definitely be making them again.


Nif Nis
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These floddies are a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have a few slices left over after breakfast, and these floddies are the perfect way to use them up.


Maku 234567890
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I made these floddies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best floddies they'd ever had.


Cabdalle Maxamed
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These floddies are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jennifer Peaden
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but these floddies were still delicious. The dough is so flavorful and flaky.


Ebenezer Annan
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These floddies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling out the dough and cutting out the shapes.


Jinesh Shahi
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make these floddies anytime I want a tasty snack.


Sahib Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and my floddies turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Larry Zhang
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These Gateshead Bacon Floddies were a hit! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with the perfect amount of bacon flavor.