2-3 tbsp finely chopped chives
1 shallot, finely diced
250g/9oz plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 bay leaf
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp caster sugar
3 peppercorns
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
115g/4oz unsalted butter, melted
125²µ/4Β½΄Η³ϊ butter, melted
3 free-range eggs
4 free-range eggs
2 large free-range egg yolks
425ml/15fl oz whole milk
8 slices cooked American-style bacon (or rindless smoked streaky bacon), chopped
12 slices streaky bacon