The South African Cook Book by Diane Kersey - HTML preview

Bread Salad

8 slices bread, crusts removed

oil for frying

4 eggs

1 ½ cups sugar

1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard

2 cups vinegar

Salt and Pepper to taste

½ cup fresh cream

1 cup mayonnaise

Cheese (optional)

Oil for frying

Method: Heat a frying pan with enough oil to cover the base till medium hot. Cut bread into ½ inch cubes and fry in oil. Drain on kitchen towel paper. Beat all ingredients together except in cheese for 5 minutes. Transfer mixture into a medium-sized pot and cook over high heat; stir all the time that being careful not to burn mixture. Remove from stove and when cold, add ½ a cup of cream and mayonnaise. Mix well. Add bread and optional cheese and stir lightly. Mix well. Refrigerate until needed. Serves 6