Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Cut up the day-old bread into cubes.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Mix the half-and-half and eggs to make a custard.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Brush the baking dish with olive oil.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Layer the bread into the baking dish and cover with cheese.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Add onions and herbs.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

We used sausage and bacon for our strata.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

A view of the strata layers.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Pour the custard over the bread cubes.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Cover the strata with plastic wrap...

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Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

...And then press a plate on top.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Our strata is out of the oven after one hour.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Cut the strata into squares.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

Photos: Start the day with strata

Jan 13, 2012

Our strata ready to serve for breakfast.

Tyrone Potgieter photo

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Strata, a filling breakfast dish made with eggs, bread, meat, cheese and onions, is a hearty, variable dish that fits the mood as the days get longer and winter begins to drag on and on.

Photos: Start the day with strata

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