A home cook has shared a simple 'hack' to achieve perfectly crispy bacon with less grease, using a 45p ingredient likely already in your pantry. Casey Davis, posting on TikTok, demonstrated her method that involves baking streaky bacon rashers on tin foil after lightly sprinkling them with all-purpose flour.
How the Flour Bacon Hack Works
Casey begins by laying streaky bacon rashers on tin foil, ensuring they do not overlap or crowd the tray. She then evenly sprinkles all-purpose flour over the bacon. The oven is preheated to 190°C (375°F), and the bacon is baked for 17-20 minutes, or until it reaches the desired crispiness. After baking, the bacon is transferred to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
According to Casey, the flour soaks up surface moisture and fat during cooking, creating a thin, crunchy coating that enhances crispiness and promotes uniform browning. She advises: 'Flour is your best friend! Enjoy perfectly crispy bacon every time!'
Scientific and Culinary Background
While the flour addition may seem unusual, it is a traditional technique with scientific backing. The flour absorbs moisture and fat, helping to produce a crispier texture and a crunchy coating on each rasher. For those looking to experiment, seasoning the flour with paprika or black pepper can add extra flavor, though bacon is already salty.
Casey's video has garnered over 700 likes on TikTok, with followers expressing gratitude. One commented: 'I need this!' This hack joins a growing list of bacon tips, including rapper Snoop Dogg's advice to cook bacon in one solid piece rather than separating slices, which he claims improves taste.
Practical Tips for Perfect Bacon
To replicate Casey's method, use streaky bacon for best results, arrange rashers without overlapping, and monitor cooking time based on desired crispiness. The flour hack is cost-effective, as all-purpose flour typically costs around 45p. This technique offers a mess-free alternative to frying, with easy cleanup using tin foil.
By baking rather than frying, the bacon cooks evenly and reduces splatter. The paper towel step ensures excess grease is absorbed, resulting in a less greasy final product. This method is ideal for breakfast lovers seeking consistent, crispy bacon every time.
