Ingredients

• 1 lb. lentils
• 6 oz. bacon, slices
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1/2 cup bacon fat or other shortening
• 6 oz. flour
• 1 large bay leaf

Method

1. Cook lentils in 2 1/2 quarts of water with bay leaf until soft. Fry onions and bacon in bacon fat. When onions begin to dry up add flour and roast to a coffee-brown color. Add to lentils, then add salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil and serve. Will serve six.