A treat for guests this Christmas, this simple 10-step recipe from Roberts bakery will help you rustle up scrumptious smoky, bacon-y Christmas yule logs; a perfect starter for the festivities.
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Yields:
8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
For the pâté
2 large red onions, diced
500 g chicken livers
4 4-5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 2-3 rashers of bacon, diced
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
100 g butter, plus a bit for frying
For the yule log
6 slices of Roberts white bread
chutney (your choice)
parsley
red pepper
flour (optional)
Directions
Step 1Fry the onions with some butter in a large, sizzling pan, until golden brown.
Step 2Toss the bacon and garlic into the pan. When cooked, sprinkle in the pepper, paprika and cumin, and fry for another minute to awaken the aromas.
Step 3Spoon the cooked onion, bacon and garlic onto a plate, and put to one side.
Step 4Arrange the livers in the pan, giving each one plenty of space to sizzle in the flavourful fat. Once the livers have browned on one side, flip them over, sprinkle with the salt, onion and garlic powders, then finish frying.
Step 5Add the onion, garlic and bacon mix back into the pan, along with the rest of the butter, then fry until it becomes a delicious, caramelised mess.
Step 6Scoop all the ingredients into a food processor and blitz. Check the consistency of your paste – if it's a little too stiff, add a splash of chicken broth. Remember, you'll need to spread it on your logs later. Pop the mixture into a container and leave to cool.
Step 7Take your bread and remove all the crusts. Then, spread one side of each slice with your favourite chutney and roll the slice lengthways.
Step 8Arrange your rolled bread on a serving board then spread each one with a generous layer of pâté.
Step 9Score the pâté with a fork to make them more log-like, then decorate each one with a small sprig of parsley and a few chunks of red pepper – just like holly and berries. If you’re feeling particularly festive, dust them with a little flour.
Step 10Or, if you’re after a challenge, try crimping three pieces of bread together for a truly legendary log.
