Piggy Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425°F, roll out the pastry to 1/4-inch thickness and divide into 8 squares.
2. 2
   Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the bacon and fry gently until it is lightly coloured, and then add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
3. 3
   Gradually add the milk little by little, stirring all the time, until the mixture boils and thickens.
4. 4
   Cook for 1 minute and then add the pepper and nutmeg.
5. 5
   Place a spoonful of this mixture on the pastry squares, dampen the edges with a little beaten egg and fold over to form triangles.
6. 6
   Press the edges well together and knock up the edges with the back of a knife.
7. 7
   Put the parcels on a lightly greased baking sheet, brush the top of each with a little beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and risen.
8. 8
   Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.