Bacon Croquetas (Spanish style) » Otago Farmers Market

Ingredients

• For the béchamel (white sauce)
• 500ml whole milk .
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 teaspoons good quality light olive oil
• 80g slightly salted butter
• 125g small dice or strips of bacon (ends are ideal)
• 70g plain flour
• Pinch salt
• For the breadcrumbs
• 1 small loaf of good quality white bread or good quality bought crumbs
• 4 free range eggs
• For frying
• 500ml vegetable oil