Instructions: Sprinkle the yeast and 1 tbsp of sugar into a jug and pour over the warm water. Leave to stand for approx. 15 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Mix the remaining sugar,salt and butter with the warm milk and add the yeast mixture. Gradually sift in the flour until a stiff dough is made, or use a processor. Dice the fried bacon and add to the dough with 1 tbsp of goose fat and the basil leaves.

Knead the dough on a floured suface until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place in a bowl and cover. Leave in warm place to rise. It should double in size (approx 2-3 hours)

Knock the dough back and place in loaf tins or mould into shapes.

Cover and leave to rise for 45 minutes.

Bake at 190 C/375 F/gas mark 5 for approx 40-45 minutes until firm and golden brown.

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