200 g smoked lardons or smoked bacon, cut into small pieces .
4 large onions, peeled & finely sliced .
400F g whole meal bread, crusts removed .
1 tbsp sliced fresh parsley .
black pepper .
300F ml hot vegetable stock or ham stock .
1/4 tsp sliced fresh sage .
1/2 tsp sliced fresh thyme .
3 oz shredded vegetable suet or melted butter .
salt
Directions
Step #1 Pre-heat oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5.
Step #2 Grease a large baking dish or tray about 12" by 8" in size.
Step #3 Tear the bread into small pieces & pour the hot stock over the bread - mix well & allow to soak for about 1 hr.
Step #4 Meanwhile, cook the bacon over a medium to high heat; as soon as the fat starts to run, add the sliced onions.
Step #5 Stirring the bacon & onions constantly, cook them together for about 15-20 mins, or until the onions are soft & the bacon is crisp.
Step #6 Add the bacon & onion mixture to the soaked bread & mix well.
Step #7 Add the rest of the ingredients - continue to mix them together thoroughly.
Step #8 Pour the bread pudding into the greased dish or tray, level the mixture out with a spoon & bake for 40 to 50 mins until well risen, firm to the touch & golden brown.
Step #9 Take out of the oven & allow to "rest" for 5 mins before cutting into squares.
Step #10 Serves 4 people as a light supper or lunch dish with gravy & 6 people as an appetiser, also with gravy if you wish.
Step #11 Also great for picnics, brunch or breakfast.
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