Scotch eggs recipe

Scotch Eggs recipe

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
The Scotch eggs recipe is a classic British dish that combines hard-boiled eggs with flavorful sausage meat and a crispy breadcrumb coating. It is a delicious and satisfying snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed hot or cold. The eggs are first encased in seasoned sausage meat, then coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy. This recipe yields approximately 37124 Scotch eggs, making it perfect for large gatherings or parties.

Keywords: Scotch eggs, British cuisine, sausage meat, breadcrumb coating, appetizer.

scotch eggs recipe details

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Ingredients

6 medium	eggs, hard-cooked, chilled
2 medium	eggs, beaten
500 g	sausage, breakfast
50 g	flour
50 g	bread crumbs
	vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Preparation:
Peel the hard-cooked eggs and set aside.

In a bowl beat the other two eggs and set aside.

Put flour in a bowl and set aside.

Crumble bread crumbs and lay out on a flat surface.

Divide sausage into 6 portions.

Making the Scotch Eggs:
Roll each egg in flour. With hands press a portion of the sausage around each egg.

Dip sausage-wrapped eggs into bowl with beaten eggs and roll in bread crumbs.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan to 180°C.

Cook each egg in oil about 4 minutes or until sausage is cooked and browned.

Drain on paper towels.


Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:

n/a